Charge Nurse, Operating Room

Overview

Townsen Surgery Center
- East Dallas is looking for a full-time Charge Nurse, Operating Room to join our team in Mesquite, TX
.

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas required.

• Manage nursing care for all patients in the unit.
• Maintain operational flow of surgical cases.
• Assess and address the physical and emotional needs of patients.
• Collaborate with Anesthesia regarding OR operational needs and workflow.
• Update patient medical records with services provided, health condition, and response to treatments.
• Recognize changes in patients  condition and respond appropriately.
• Inform physicians of any changes in patients  progress, condition, or medicinal needs.
• Detect issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff.
• Address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Supervise surgical staff, delegate the shift s tasks, and coordinate with physicians.
• Coordinate daily administrative duties, including schedules, surgical staff assignments, and patient care.
• Schedule staff and patients to ensure full coverage to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Ensure proper care supplies are on hand.
• Assist in developing budgetary guidelines.
• Handle employee conflicts or concerns.
• Coordinate with doctors and administrators to communicate protocol changes to staff.
• Coordinate services with other patient care units and maintain communication.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and compliance with operational standards.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety.
• Ensure surgical orders align with history and physical (H&P), patient consent, and scheduled procedure.
• Verify that all required lab work, imaging, and pre-operative clearances are up to date and comply with facility and physician requirements.
• Confirm the availability of all necessary instruments, implants, and supplies before the scheduled surgery date.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or missing information by coordinating with the clinic, surgeons, pre-op staff, and anesthesia providers to prevent delays.
• Act as resource; provide advice and instructions to employees; coach staff on assigned tasks; facilitate problem resolution.
• Act as expert/super user for equipment, technical problems, and for advanced or difficult procedures.
• Monitor daily work assignments.
• Provide input and feedback to management relative to employee performance and training needs.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

• Strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures to ensure compliance and patient well-being.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively manage teams and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to maintain sound judgment, attention to detail, and efficiency under pressure during demanding shifts.
• Skilled in providing leadership, training, and support to nursing staff and related patient care personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards.
• Ability to develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance programs to enhance patient outcomes.
• Capable of understanding, following, and enforcing safety procedures within the healthcare setting.
• Advanced understanding of protocols and procedures within specified patient care areas.
• Proficient in administering critical care drugs with knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects.
• Strong background in providing nursing care for pre-, intra-, and post-operative patients.
• Advanced assessment capabilities, IV therapy proficiency, and ability to operate vital sign monitors.
• Thorough understanding of nursing diagnoses and patient care planning.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for efficient documentation and workflow management.

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Three (3) years of perioperative nursing experience
• One (1) year of nursing…