RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

Legacy Health•Tualatin, OR

20d•$60 - $90

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse coordinates and supervises unit operations, serves as a role model and resource for patient care, and provides leadership that promotes team-building among staff. The role facilitates communication among staff, physicians, management, and other customers and ensures effective implementation of policies, procedures, and standards. The nurse must also meet the requirements of an RN Staff Nurse and perform duties in any clinical capacity as needed. The position is with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, a full-service medical center serving the South metro area. Its operating rooms include minimally invasive suites and DaVinci and Stryker Mako robots. Relocation assistance is available to RNs new to Legacy.

Requirements

Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN).
At least one year of relevant clinical experience at a proficient to expert level of practice.
Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, performance management, and staff development.
Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach.
Strong communication and leadership skills and willingness to lead by example.
Must meet requirements of an RN Staff Nurse.
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Current applicable state RN license.
AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise unit operations directly.
Serve as a role model and resource for patient care.
Provide leadership and promote team-building among staff.
Facilitate communication between staff, physicians, management, and other customers.
Ensure effective implementation of policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform duties in any clinical capacity as needed.