Operating Room Charge Nurse
Hyde Park Surgery Center is hiring an Operating Room Charge Nurse
Welcome to Hyde Park Surgery Center
We have 3 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Spine. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.
Operating Room Charge Nurse (OR RN) at Hyde Park Surgery Center
Job Summary: As the Operating Room Charge Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the OR, ensuring the highest quality patient care, promoting team efficiency, and fostering a positive environment. You will act as a clinical resource for staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and oversee patient care in the operating room
Act as a mentor and resource for the OR team
Assist in the OR as needed
Facilitate communication between surgical staff, anesthesiologists, and other departments
Support adherence to safety and infection control protocols
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to optimize OR efficiency
Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.
Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.
Preparing and administering annual evaluations
Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.
Qualifications
Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred
Current Texas RN License
BLS, ACLS required
Three (3) years' experience in intra-operative setting.
Previous leadership or charge nurse experience
Independent decision-making skills.
Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.
Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time.
Shall be able to move up to 100 lbs.
What We Offer
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
