RN Supervisor Operating Room

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Supervisor Operating Room supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates patient care and staff development, and determines and maintains unit or program needs and standards using the nursing process and evidence-based information. The role incorporates the organization’s vision, values, mission, and critical goals into job performance and assists the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population. The supervisor also provides direct patient care according to unit needs and collaborates with physicians in executing the medical plan of care. The position oversees staff and patient care, supports employee hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and development, and is accountable for quality, productivity, policy compliance, and the department budget. It serves as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors; supports patient and family education; facilitates collaboration and problem solving; participates in policy revisions, committees, unit goals, and quality improvement; and coordinates educational and professional activities. Required qualifications include operating room circulating experience, a BSN from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution, a current Arizona or compact-state RN license, and BLS certification. A certification in the nurse’s area of expertise must be obtained within one year of hire or promotion.

Requirements

Required operating room circulating experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN/BScN) from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.
Legally licensed to work as a registered nurse in Arizona.
Two years of registered nurse experience required.
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 certification upon hire.
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-patient care must meet stroke-specific education requirements, including knowledge of stroke symptoms and warning signs, identification and management protocols and pathways, NIHSS, Stroke Alert activation and protocol, stroke quality indicators, patient education materials and community resources, educational requirements, and Stroke Center website resources.

Nice To Haves

Three years of registered nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate patient care and staff development; maintain unit or program needs and standards.
Assist the Clinical Director in managing assigned staff and the patient population.
Provide direct patient care according to unit needs and collaborate with physicians in executing the medical plan of care.
Oversee staff and ensure adequate patient care, including hiring and onboarding, evaluating and managing performance, coaching, and developing employees.
Establish or contribute to patient care plans; administer medications and treatments; manage intravenous lines; observe patients and record observations; and consult with physicians and other healthcare clinicians.
Ensure compliance with policies and maintain financial stewardship and accountability for department budget development and maintenance.
Serve as a resource to staff, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and visitors to improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, and the work environment.
Teach patients and families about managing illnesses or injuries and post-treatment and home-care needs, including 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 contribute to the creation, implementation, and follow-up of unit goals and action plans.
Support recruitment and retention through role modeling, peer relationships, staff education, and participation in preceptor or mentor programs.
Coordinate educational and professional activities according to department and unit needs.
Round with physicians, patients, and 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 functioning among employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.