RN Charge Operating Room

Scripps Encinitas Surgery Center

We are seeking a RN Charge Nurse to join our Team!

As the Operating Room Charge Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the OR, ensuring the highest quality patient care, promoting team efficiency, and fostering a positive environment. You will act as a clinical resource for staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.

• Coordinate and oversee patient care in the operating room
• Act as a mentor and resource for the OR team
• Assist in the OR as needed
• Facilitate communication between surgical staff, anesthesiologists, and other departments
• Support adherence to safety and infection control protocols
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures to optimize OR efficiency
• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
• Communicate 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.
• Preparing and administering annual evaluations
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred
• Current California RN License
• BLS, ACLS required
• Independent decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
• Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time.
• Shall be able to move up to 100 lbs.

Hourly Wage Range: $50.00 - $65.00/hour

One way we care for our communities and each other is by providing competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.