RN- Charge Nurse

The Charge Nurse oversees day-to-day clinical operations within the surgery unit to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This role provides clinical leadership, supports nursing staff, coordinates patient flow, and serves as a key resource for interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee unit operations and act as the primary point of contact for clinical and administrative concerns.
• Assign patient care responsibilities based on acuity, staffing skill mix, and workflow demands.
• Support and mentor nursing staff, providing education, feedback, and real-time guidance.
• Facilitate communication among surgeons, nurses (bedside and sedation), and other departments to ensure cohesive care.
• Assist with orientation and training of new clinical staff members.

Pre-Operative Duties

• Coordinate patient flow into Pre-Op to prevent delays in surgical schedules.
• Ensure completion of pre-operative assessments, documentation, consent forms, and required tests.
• Verify patient readiness for surgery, including NPO status, IV access, medication reconciliation, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers to address pre-op concerns or special needs.
• Provide support to staff performing pre-operative teaching and patient/family education.

Post-Operative / PACU Duties

• Supervise PACU nurses in monitoring and recovering patients from anesthesia, ensuring airway safety, hemodynamic stability, and pain control.
• Review and ensure completion of PACU documentation, postoperative assessments, and discharge readiness criteria.
• Coordinate transfer of patients from recovery to discharge, or inpatient units.
• Facilitate prompt response to postoperative complications or emergencies, supporting staff with clinical decision-making.
• Ensure safe handoff communication during transitions of care.

Patient Safety & Compliance

• Promote adherence to evidence-based practices, infection control standards, and practice policies.
• Monitor compliance with surgical safety checklists, medication administration guidelines, and PACU protocols.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and incident review processes.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment, supplies, and emergency resources in Pre-Op and PACU.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BSN preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of nursing experience in perioperative, PACU, or critical care environments.
• Previous charge, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS required

Key Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability
• Effective communication and team-building skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to remain calm during high-stress situations
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), Epic experience is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42