Charge Resource Nurse, Main OR No Weekends​/Call

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY

Monday - Friday / Days (6am-2:30pm) / No Weekends or Call

Operating Room Experience is REQUIRED

The Charge Resource Nurseis responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.

The charge resource nurse, in conjunction with the educational coordinator, the specialty resource nurse, and the nurse manager, is responsible for assigning appropriate, competent nursing personnel to provide the direct patient care and ancillary support required in the operating room for elective- and emergency-surgical patients; maintaining the physical plant, equipment, and supplies; scheduling and implementing the daily caseload; working closely with the Anesthesia, Outpatient Discharge, and Recovery departments and the surgeons.

Manages daily staffing and resources, including increasing, decreasing and reassignment of personnel. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

• BSN with 3 years of clinical experience practicing in a surgery setting (preferred)
• OR ADN/Diploma and 5 years of clinical experience practicing in a surgery setting.
• Experience must demonstrate development of leadership competencies that include team leading and managing complex and potentially confrontational situations.

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
  
  Experience:
• Six contact hours of specialty Inservice or management-approved In-services within last 12 months.
• Four contact hours of general continuing education within last 12 months (does not include JCAHO-mandatory In-services).

• Participates in recommended leadership training courses and programs.
• Possesses specialty certification as an operating room nurse or is actively pursuing certification to be accomplished within 12 months of assuming the Charge Resource Nurse role.