Charge OR RN

• Serve as a resource for perioperative procedures and processes, guiding staff on protocols, resolving workflow issues, and upholding standards throughout surgical care.

• Coordinate daily OR activities, including staff assignments, room coverage, surgical schedules, breaks, and workflow.

• Assist with managing changes to the surgical schedule, staffing needs, and other operational issues throughout the day.

• Promote efficient patient flow and timely room turnover while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, surgical technologists, sterile processing, and leadership.

• Support compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, surgical safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with orientation, training, and ongoing support of new and existing team members.

• Reinforce department policies, procedures, and clinical standards and escalate concerns to nursing leadership as appropriate.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient care, and operational efficiency.

• Assist with emergency situations and provide clinical guidance to staff as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.

• Communicate staffing, clinical, operational, or employee concerns to the appropriate leader.

• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented environment.

• Support staff through communication, coordination, and informal guidance.

• Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of perioperative (OR) nursing experience

• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

• CNOR certification preferred

• Prior experience in charge nurse, flow coordination, or high-volume surgical setting preferred

• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing

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