Supervisor Operating Room Registered Nurse - Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery

SCA Health•Mokena, IL

14h

About The Position

The Supervisor Operating Room Registered Nurse coordinates the daily operations of the operating room and supervises OR Technical Teams and the Purchasing Coordinator. The role supports smooth daily operations, quality patient care, and an efficient working environment for physicians. It is responsible for maintaining adequate facility inventory, controlling and reducing inventory expenses, and coordinating accounts payable functions with the AP Clerk. The supervisor ensures appropriate clinical and technical team coverage and availability of supplies and equipment for scheduled cases, resolves operational issues in the OR, and works with the Purchasing Coordinator on vendor discussions and pricing negotiations. The position also oversees clinical log updates, supports regulatory compliance with the Administrator and Director of Nursing, and coordinates training, orientation, and continuing education for teammates. Additional duties include supporting annual competency reviews, budget preparation, and evaluation of clinical equipment purchases.

Requirements

Active RN (nursing) license.
Current BLS certification.
Five years of experience as an operating room (OR) nurse.
Strong working knowledge of day-to-day OR operations.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily OR operations and supervise OR Technical Teams and the Purchasing Coordinator.
Ensure adequate technical and clinical team coverage to meet scheduled cases.
Ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available.
Resolve problems that arise in the OR throughout the day.
Work with the Purchasing Coordinator to meet sales representatives and discuss and negotiate pricing for equipment, supplies, and maintenance.
Oversee clinical log updates.
Assist the Administrator and Director of Nursing with regulatory compliance issues.
Coordinate and provide training and orientation for new teammates.
Provide continuing education in-services for current teammates within the supervisor’s charge.
Promote the importance of continuing education for facility responsibilities and professional growth.
Attend and participate in team meetings and in-service programs.
Demonstrate annual competency in job tasks and equipment operation.
Attend professional training seminars related to job development and education.
Work with the Director of Nursing to ensure OR teammates’ core competencies are reviewed and met annually.
Participate in budget preparation and evaluation of clinical equipment purchases.
Coordinate inventory management, control and reduce inventory expenses, and coordinate accounts payable functions with the AP Clerk.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.