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Charge Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

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El Paso, Texas

This role is responsible for providing guidance and support to staff, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring patient throughput, and directing nursing staff.

Eligibility
OR

Posted Sep 30 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours
Rotating shifts Job Shift: Rotating
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN license Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy
Term
PermanentFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy
Certification
AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP if applicable to unit of hire AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
1 year of RN experience Required: 1 year of RN experience.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing Preferred: Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.

What it pays

Eligibility
Benefits eligibility determined by employment status Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
  • BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
  • BenefitsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (4)
  • BenefitsVoluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Oversees patient admissions, transfers and discharges The charge nurse oversees patient admissions, transfers and discharges, and mentors and trains new staff while providing support and guidance to all staff members.
Day to day
Mentors and trains new staff
Day to day
Monitors medical charts and gives compassionate care to patients and families
Day to day
Liaises with doctors and administrators and communicates protocol changes to staff
Day to day
Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and maintains accurate reports The charger nurse is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, and record sand maintains accurate reports.
Charge
Delegates assignments and supervises support staff

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
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On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

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Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Full Time Job Shift: Rotating

This role is responsible for providing guidance and support to staff, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring patient throughput, and directing nursing staff. The charge nurse is responsible for the smooth and efficient patient flow within the unit, delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and the patient’s acuity. The charge nurse works, in cooperation with medical providers to insure the quality of patient care.

Responsibilities

  • The charge nurse oversees patient admissions, transfers and discharges, and mentors and trains new staff while providing support and guidance to all staff members.
  • The charge nurse monitors medical charts and administers compassionate care and assistance to patients and families, liaises with doctors and administrators and communicates any protocol changes to staff.
  • The charger nurse is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, and record sand maintains accurate reports.

Qualifications

Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.

Experience Required: 1 year of RN experience.

Certifications Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.

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Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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What's around it?

In El Paso, TX

El Paso, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$1,073/mo
Household income
$59,745/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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