RN Supervisor Operating Room

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Supervisor Operating Room supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development. The role determines and maintains unit or program needs and standards using the nursing process and evidence-based information, and incorporates the organization’s vision, values, mission, and critical goals into job performance. The supervisor assists the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population, provides direct patient care according to unit needs, and collaborates with physicians in carrying out medical plans of care. The position oversees staff and patient care, including hiring and onboarding, performance evaluation and management, coaching, and employee development. It directs staff in applying the nursing process, coordinates patient care, promotes employee independence, supports quality improvement, and uses resources effectively. The supervisor also serves as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors; supports a positive work environment and patient experience; and contributes to department policies, goals, education, and professional activities. Direct-care responsibilities include establishing or contributing to care plans, medication administration, IV line management, treatments and therapies, observing and documenting patient status, and consulting with physicians and other clinicians. The role is responsible for compliance with policies and financial stewardship related to the department budget. Staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must meet the stated stroke-specific knowledge and education requirements, including familiarity with stroke symptoms, protocols, NIHSS, Stroke Alert procedures, quality indicators, and patient education resources.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN or BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in Arizona.
Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Training Course certification upon hire.
Two years of registered nurse experience required.
RN operating room circulating experience required.
Obtain certification in the respective area of expertise within one year of hire or promotion date for magnet standards.
Staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must meet the stroke-specific education requirements referenced in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Three years of registered nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate patient care and staff development.
Assist the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population.
Provide direct patient care according to unit needs and collaborate with physicians on medical plans of care.
Oversee staffing and patient care, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation and management, coaching, and employee development.
Establish or contribute to patient care plans; administer medications and treatments; manage IV lines; observe and document patient status; and consult with physicians and other clinicians.
Ensure compliance with policies and maintain financial stewardship for development and maintenance of the department budget.
Serve as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes and promote a healthy work environment.
Educate patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapy.
Facilitate interdepartmental and intradepartmental collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
Participate in applicable policy revisions and committees and in creating, implementing, and following up on unit goals and action plans.
Support recruitment and retention through role modeling, peer relationships, staff education, and preceptor or mentor programs.
Coordinate educational and professional activities based on department and unit needs.
Round with physicians, patients, or families to facilitate quality practice and improve patient experience.
Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to provide care and evaluate patient care plans.
Initiate and support quality improvement initiatives and use resources effectively and efficiently.
Direct staff in applying the nursing process, coordinate patient care, and promote independent employee functioning.
Perform other duties as assigned.