Registered Nurse - Ear, Nose, and Throat, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Team Lead

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Team Lead RN for the Operating Room coordinates staff activities and provides oversight to frontline staff in collaboration with O.R. leadership. The role serves as a liaison among surgeons, operating room staff, and management, responding to questions and issues concerning procedures and surgeon preferences. It coordinates daily operational needs by setting priorities, planning staffing needs, and coordinating work across teams. The Team Lead provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members and contributes to employment decisions and performance reviews. This position supports the ENT and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service line.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience.
Current licensure as a registered nurse by the State of Michigan.
Obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
Actively participate in the O.R. Shared Governance Council or Committee.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Membership in the AORN organization.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with operating room policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements specific to ENT and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Oversee inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply chain coordination for surgical operations.
Mentor and develop nursing staff through ongoing education, skill development, and performance coaching.
Communicate with surgical teams about case requirements, preferences, and special considerations to optimize workflow.
Monitor operating room efficiency, including case turnaround times and scheduling optimization.
Participate in staff scheduling, coverage planning, and shift coordination to ensure adequate staffing.
Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, sterilization procedures, and patient safety standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous process enhancement in the operating room.
Coordinate operating room staff activities and provide frontline staff oversight with O.R. leadership.
Set operational priorities, plan staffing needs, and coordinate work across teams.
Serve as liaison between surgeons, operating room staff, and management.
Contribute to employment decisions and performance reviews.