Registered Nurse, Operating Room Charge Nurse - LAW Outpatient Center

POSITION SUMMARY:


The Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the daily operations in the surgery department. The Operating Room Charge Nurse coordinates patient flow, staffing assignments and procedural readiness.





EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:




Graduation certificate from an accredited school of nursing (RN program), required






Current MS state licensure, required






Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required






Advances Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS), preferred






Completion of Moderate Sedation Coarse, required






Minimum of one to two (1-2) years of nursing experience, with prior experience in endoscopy, perioperative, critical care, or procedural areas, preferred






Proficient patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, IV insertions, and administering Moderate Sedation






Knowledge of surgical procedures, infection control practices and emergency response protocols







QUALIFICATIONS:




Strong critical thinking skills, organization and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment






Excellent communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, technicians, anesthesia personnel and patients.






Ability to provide safe care during high stress or emergent situations






Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to effectively utilize applicable electronic systems and programs.






Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion














WORK SCHEDULE:



MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00-5:00