FT OR Charge Nurse

Vitruvian Health•Cleveland, TN

About The Position

An Operating Room (OR) Charge Nurse serves as the clinical and operational lead for surgical services during a specific shift. The role manages daily room flow, staff assignments, and communication between departments. The nurse coordinates schedules and room turnover, assigns staff based on skills and case needs, promotes safe and compliant practice, responds to urgent issues, and monitors surgical resources.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing, as evidenced by verification of state licensure.
Two years of operating room experience required.
Current Tennessee or Compact State registered nurse license required.
BLS required.
ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of assignment to the department.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Certification in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily surgical schedules, oversee room turnover, and reallocate suites when emergency or trauma cases disrupt the plan.
Assign scrub and circulating roles to registered nurses and surgical technologists based on skill level, case complexity, and staffing availability.
Serve as the central communication link between surgeons, anesthesiologists, the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and central sterile supply.
Enforce infection control standards, sterile field protocols, and regulatory requirements throughout procedures.
Respond immediately to intraoperative crises, equipment failures, and sudden staffing shortages.
Monitor surgical supplies, instrumentation availability, and call schedules.