Charge Nurse - Main OR/Surgery

Charge Nurse - Surgery/Main OR

Full Time Day Shift - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital - $5k Sign-On Bonus!

Location

10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Work Schedule

• Full Time Days - (72-80 hours bi-weekly)
• Call is every 4th weekend (either Saturday or Sunday)
• Two holiday shifts per year
• Six week scheduling period with 3-4 nights of call during that time frame

Join a surgical team where excellence thrives and your skills are truly valued. Our high ‑ volume Operating Room is home to surgeons who want to be here, supported by a busy and dynamic environment with a full range of specialties - including urology, gynecology, vascular, heavy neuro, orthopedics, ENT, plastics, eyes, and a leading robotic surgery program. With 20 state-of-the-art OR suites (17 ORs, 2 hybrids, and a dedicated cysto room) and an average of 35–40 cases per day , you will experience exceptional clinical variety and continuous growth. We offer outstanding on call opportunities with competitive incentives and fully cover advanced certifications such as CNOR and ACLS , reinforcing our commitment to your professional development. Here, you’ll be part of a highly supportive team culture that values your expertise, prioritizes work ‑ life balance, and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse ‑ physician partnerships.
• Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision ‑ making skills in a fast ‑ moving OR setting
• Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence ‑ based nursing care across diverse patient populations.
• Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification.
• A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.

Incentives & Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options - this role offers career growth opportunities. OR nurses receive a $11/hour in call pay plus time and a half when called in (paid for a minimum of 3 hours no matter what).

Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Bonus Opportunity

This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 12-month commitment (external qualified candidates only)

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant OR/Surgery RN experience (Required)
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred
• Registered Nurse licensure (Required)
• ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• ECG Interpretation competency and ACLS Certification within 12 months of assuming role. Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role
• Preferred active participation in applicable specialty professional organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery and collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and address actual or potential patient care concerns.
• Support instructors, students, and new staff to maintain high ‑ quality care.
• Create and adjust patient assignments and staffing based on acuity and competency.
• Participate in unit and organizational committees and quality ‑ improvement initiatives.
• Implement evidence ‑ based practice changes and promote best practice.
• Include patients and families in care planning and decision ‑ making.
• Provide clinical guidance and perform nursing skills according to policy and specialty competencies.
• Accurately interpret and carry out physician orders.
• Delegate appropriately and ensure safe, effective team-based care.
• Maintain clinical competence through continuing education and professional development.
• Model effective, efficient, patient ‑ centered nursing practice.
• Support overall department operations, including orienting float and agency staff.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, accountability, and appropriate use of chain of command.
• Facilitate smooth patient flow, including rapid admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain timely, clear communication and build positive relationships with the healthcare team.
• Promote staff development through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing feedback.
• Encourage participation in the clinical ladder and continuing education.
• Assist in performance evaluation and support fair, consistent disciplinary processes when needed.

Other Job-Related Information

The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

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