What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Operating Room Registered Nurse position at USPI?
Lead Operating Room Registered Nurse
Advanced Center for Surgery is now seeking a full time ( 5 days Weekly ) Lead Operating Room Registered Nurse.
At Advanced Center for Surgery, we believe health and care are inseparable.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the OR area including Central Sterile.
- Handles scheduling of operating room and staff
- Evaluates nursing activities to ensure proper patient care and staff relations.
- Coordinates patient care with business office, pre-op, ORs, and post-op.
- Efficiency of patient care in the ORs.
- Coordinates with physicians, medical staff, and the clinical director to ensure that effective communication is consistently being maintained.
- Coordinates with Materials Manager for equipment, special equipment, and that supplies are available for upcoming surgical cases; and resolves any issues/problems
- Implements safe practices and provides knowledgeable guidance and evaluation of hazardous materials, waste management, emergency preparedness, infection control, safe use of medical equipment, and supplies.
- Assists with interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, and training of staff.
- Communicate with surgeons and anesthesia to address issues quickly and appropriately.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Summary
- This is a full time position, Monday through Friday
- No nights, weekends, or on-call
- The manager is responsible to make sure OR surgery staffing, supplies, and equipment are available for scheduled surgeries
- The manager is a professional with proven but flexible strategies to allow for continued growth and expansion for the business.
- The manager should be able to solve problems quickly and effectively using experience and skills to deal with staff at all levels within the organization.
Required Skills:
- Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current Florida RN License
- 3-5 years experience in surgery as circulator
- Two (2) years experience in surgery management which includes pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care.
- CNOR preferred
- Independent decision making skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills with staff and physicians