Operating Room Charge Nurse
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Nursing
Surgical Assistant, Operating Room Nurse, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Join the KCOA Team at Our New Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lenexa!
Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance is excited to announce the opening of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Lenexa - Center for Advanced Orthopedics. We are seeking talented, dedicated professionals to join us as we build a team committed to excellence.
This new facility represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the ground up. Team members will play a key role in shaping the culture, delivering exceptional service, and helping us provide outstanding care and support to our patients and community.
We are seeking an experienced OR Charge Nurse to oversee the daily OR scheduling and room assignments to maximize efficiency across all four orthopedic suites. Including coordination with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to ensure on-time case starts and efficient room turnover.
Responsibilities- Supervises day-to-day operations of the Operating Room
- Liaison between Pre-op and OR
- Liaison between surgery and anesthesia to facilitate patient care
- Mentor and support perioperative staff, particularly those new to ambulatory orthopedic surgery.
- Monitor and manage instrument, equipment, and implant availability for each scheduled orthopedic case; coordinate proactively with vendor representatives for orthopedic hardware (total joint, spine, sports medicine, trauma).
- Oversee proper medication management, including controlled substance handling and documentation per DEA requirements and facility policy.
- Uphold patient rights, confidentiality requirements (HIPAA), and privacy standards at all times.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and patient-centered care
- Minimum 5 years of perioperative RN experience required; orthopedic surgical experience required.
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting preferred.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required;
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. - Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Kansas required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required (or must obtain within 90 days of hire).
- CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification preferred.
- No call, No weekends, No nights or holidays!
- Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employer paid life insurance and long term disability
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