OT Charge Nurse

Job Description

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Valid Nursing License – DOH
  • Minimum 5 years of Operating Room experience
  • Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred
  • Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
  • BLS, ACLS and PALS certification preferred

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily operating room activities
  • Coordinate patient care and surgical schedules
  • Ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety standards
  • Support and mentor nursing staff
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Participate in the Accreditation process within the area of accountability and ensure that systems are in place to meet all required standards for emergency and acute/critical care services.
  • Conducts monthly staff meeting and records minutes. Communicates pertinent information and hospital protocols to staff.
  • Manage cost containment within the area of accountability.