Charge Nurse

Position Responsibilities

• Supervises the staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
• Affords assistance in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray).
• Prepares monthly call schedules.
• Prepares, coordinates and performs monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.
• Communicates effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coevaluates and coordinates inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR.
• Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
• Prepares schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervises the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day. This also includes Radiology.
• Communicates with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
• Communicates 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.
• Prepares and administers annual evaluations.
• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members.
• Assists in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions.
• Assists in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys.
• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE.
• MIDAS data entry.
• Enters data into Kronos time keeping program.
• Assists with staff counseling as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.
• Three (3) years experience in surgery.
• Current MD RN License
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• CNOR preferred
• Independent decision making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.