OR Charge Nurse

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital, and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers, and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Manages and facilitates patient and procedure flow through the OR, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Monitors the daily OR schedule, expediting procedures as necessary and communicating changes/needs to other departments.
• Monitors daily assignments of the OR staff.
• Assumes responsibility for daily operations of the OR for assigned shift.
• Completes daily staff assignments one day in advance and posts in OR.
• Approves staff leaving prior to the end of assigned shift after consulting with leadership.
• Facilitates/expedites OR schedule to keep cases on time as much as possible.
• Monitors any changes in the OR schedule (e.g., delays, starting early) and communicates changes to OR staff and leadership.
• Moves following procedures to an earlier time if able.
• Assists leadership with ancillary audits, projections, or other duties as designated.
• Facilitates the process of patient management in the surgical center.
• Collaborates with front office staff on the intake process as needed.
• Plans and prepares for intraoperative nursing care of the patient.
• Gathers equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Able to create and maintain multiple sterile fields; observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
• Functions in the role of Scrub and Circulating nurse.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts as required.
• Administers medications and solutions as prescribed.
• Positions and prepares patient on the operating table.
• Monitors and controls the environment; adheres to safety standards and precautions.
• Delegates duties only to competent, appropriate personnel.
• Participates in maintaining and assuring proper functioning of equipment and sterilizing procedures.
• Performs in emergency situations.
• Evaluates readiness for patient discharge and collaborates with the anesthesiologist in the discharge process.
• Reports any potential or actual adverse event as appropriate.
• Documents clearly and maintains the patient record.
• Maintains pleasant and open communication with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Minimum three years of recent operating room nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with HIPAA, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures, practices, medical terminology, telephone protocol, and professional etiquette.
• Understanding of electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills:
  • Ability to communicate professionally (e.g., using expressive vocabulary, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone).
  • Ability to maintain enthusiasm while facing a high volume and variety of duties.
  • Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Extremely reliable, patient, and professional.
• Reacts calmly and effectively under stress.
• Interprets, adapts, and applies guidelines and procedures appropriately.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, and the ability to demonstrate patience and professionalism.
• Promotes teamwork through collaboration, represents the practice in a professional manner, and maintains strict confidentiality on all patient issues.

Skills

Certificate/License: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.

Benefits

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic environment with access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.