Operating Room Charge RN

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY
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This position is part of the departmental leadership team that provides clinical supervision on a shift basis including: coordination and assignment of patient care; functions as a unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating admissions, discharges and transfers; coordinates unit staffing for next shift with the Director/Clinical Manager, Coordinator and/or House Officer; serves as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for the staff;

provides supervisory input into department staff evaluations and performance reviews. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

• Provide clinical supervision on a shift basis and coordinate/assign patient care.
• Act as a unit patient flow coordinator, facilitating admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Coordinate unit staffing for the next shift with the Director/Clinical Manager, Coordinator and/or House Officer.
• Serve as a clinical and leadership resource and role model for staff.
• Provide supervisory input into department staff evaluations and performance reviews.
• Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing or advanced degree in a related field
• Minimum Experience: 1 year in an equivalent unit
• Preferred Experience: 4 years in an equivalent unit
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
• Preferred Certifications/Licensure: National Specialty Certification

• Required Courses/Completions (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for all Surgical Services areas.
• AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

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