OR Charge Nurse - Austin, TX

USPI Texan Surgery Center is seeking a motivated OR Charge Nurse to join our team. We have 3 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Ophthalmology. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Schedule: Typical days ends by 3:00-4:00pm

Job Duties:

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 (O.R. & X-Ray).

Prepares monthly call schedules.

Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, 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. This also includes Radiology.

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 Joint Commission surveys

Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE

MIDAS data entry.

Enters data into Kronos time keeping program

Assistance with staff counseling as necessary

Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

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Required Skills:

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.
• 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.