RN Charge Nurse – Operating Room
Coordinate perioperative nursing care and lead the OR nursing team by supervising patient flow, staffing assignments, and adherence to evidence-based surgical practices and infection-prevention standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise OR operations, ensuring safe, efficient patient care
- Assign and support OR nursing staff; mentor and develop team members
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and support teams to optimize outcomes and patient safety
- Maintain readiness of supplies and equipment
- Respond to perioperative emergencies and support rapid response actions
- Document patient care accurately and completely
- Promote integrity, compassion, accountability, and continuous quality improvement
Qualifications/Skills
- Experienced Registered Nurse with strong OR/perioperative leadership capability
- Proficiency in infection prevention and evidence-based surgical standards
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and ability to coordinate across departments
- Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and quality-focused mindset