OR Charge Nurse

USPI El Paso Day Surgery, is seeking a motivated OR Charge Nurse to join our team. El Paso Day Surgery is a fast-paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the OR staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
• Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly.
• Prepares monthly call schedules.
• Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR and anesthesia techs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR
• Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day.
• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
• Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.
• Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.
• Preparing and administering annual evaluations
• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members
• Helps in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions
• Assistance in maintaining compliance for AAAHC surveys
• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE
• MIDAS data entry.
• Assistance with staff counseling as necessary
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

Qualifications:

- Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing. BSN preferred
- Three (3) years experience in surgery.
- Current Texas RN License
- BLS, ACLS and PALS required
- CNOR preferred
- Independent decision making skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Surgery: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location