Operating Room RN-General Team Leader

Join Grandview Medical Center as an Operating Room RN - General Team Leader. In this charge nurse role, you will oversee the operations of the OR during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. You will supervise nursing and support staff, coordinate care with healthcare teams, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment.

Schedule

• 5 eight-hour shifts per week
• Call required

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Evaluate staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care
• Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery
• Ensure effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles
• Monitor patient flow, manage bed assignments, and optimize resource utilization within the unit
• Conduct employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction
• Monitor adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
• Ensure necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management
• Facilitate ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensure training needs are met
• Lead efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE
• Respond to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Active state RN licensure or compact state licensure
• BLS certification
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Operating room experience
• ACLS certification

Benefits

• Student loan contribution up to $20,000
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) match
• Additional benefits available for full-time and part-time roles