RN Clinical Lead OR

About the role

Lead daily operating room work flow and staffing coordination to ensure safe patient care, efficient case flow, and appropriate team coverage throughout the shift.

Assign, support, and mentor nursing and support staff while fostering collaboration, accountability, and high clinical standards across the surgical team.

Assess patient care needs and coordinate assignments strategically to ensure quality, population-appropriate care for surgical patients across varying levels of acuity.

Monitor patient outcomes and address care concerns proactively to support patient safety, service excellence, and continuous quality improvement.

Partner with leadership on staff development, training, and performance feedback to help build a strong, engaged Operating Room team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operating room work flow and staffing coordination to ensure safe patient care, efficient case flow, and appropriate team coverage throughout the shift.
• Assign, support, and mentor nursing and support staff while fostering collaboration, accountability, and high clinical standards across the surgical team.
• Absess patient care needs and coordinate assignments strategically to ensure quality, population-appropriate care for surgical patients across varying levels of acuity.
• Monitor patient outcomes and address care concerns proactively to support patient safety, service excellence, and continuous quality improvement.
• Partner with leadership on staff development, training, and performance feedback to help build a strong, engaged Operating Room team.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida required.
• Credentialed from State Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Preferences

• Prior Charge Nurse experience.
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience.

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more