Operating Room Charge RN

About This Role

This position is part of the departmental leadership team that provides clinical supervision on a shift basis including coordination and assignment of patient care. The Charge RN functions as a unit patient flow coordinator and serves as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for the staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision on a shift basis
• Coordinate and assign patient care
• Function as a unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating admissions, discharges and transfers
• Coordinate unit staffing for the next shift with the Director/Clinical Manager, Coordinator and/or House Officer
• Serve as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for the staff
• Provide supervisory input into department staff evaluations and performance reviews
• Complete established competencies for the position within a designated introductory period

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• 1 year in an equivalent unit
• Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
• Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA)
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire
• AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for all Surgical Services areas
• AHA PALS within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• 1 year in an equivalent unit

Nice to Have

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing or advanced degree in a related field
• 4 years in an equivalent unit
• National Specialty Certification

Certifications