RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse is a frontline leader who works under the direction of the Manager/Director. The Charge Nurse assists the Manager/Director in coordinating unit activities which assure safe and clinically effective patient care. The Charge Nurse supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families from diverse ethnic and social groups. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution of routine duties.

Qualifications

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Required: Minimum of 2 years OR nursing experience
• Required: WA State Registered Nurse License
• Required: Basic Life Support Certification
• AcLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Facilitation skills (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
• Consistently demonstrates Service Excellence behaviors with patients, families and colleagues
• Able to support and interpret medical center’s philosophy, policies and procedures
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making
• Demonstrated interest in staff development
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications

Working Conditions

• Lifting Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts)
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA)
• Frequency should be seldom or occasionally
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently
• Environmental Conditions Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles
• Mental/Visual Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Benefits

• A wage range of $56.15 – $81.39. Hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including RN work experience and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement
• $2.50 evening shift differential
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification
• Professional Nurse Advancement program with pay incentives
• A comprehensive benefits package