Charge Nurse - RN- at Ear Nose & Throat Specialties PC – Lincoln, Nebraska

Overview

Are you someone who thrives in the fast-paced operating room environment and is passionate about patient care? If so, we want you to join our team. We are currently seeking a dedicated RN to join our team at Physician’s Surgical Center. Our facility is a fast-paced Ear Nose & Throat (ENT) outpatient surgical center with a high volume of pediatric patients, making us a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our surgery center has 2 fully equipped operating rooms with state-of-the-art technology and 6 admission/dismissal rooms. We may be a small team, but we are mighty in our commitment to providing the best care.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Charge Nurse to join our Operating Room team. Under the direction of the Operating Room Supervisor, the Charge Nurse will serve as a clinical and professional role model, fostering growth and development opportunities for staff. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and the efficient operation of the OR.

Charge Nurse Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and implementation of the facility's philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist in planning, directing, and implementing day-to-day clinical operations within the Operating Room.
• Monitor financial performance and assist with staff evaluations to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Serve as the initial point of contact in the chain of command for all personnel-related matters.
• Provide nursing care for patients in the immediate pre-operative and post-operative phases.

Patient Care

• Admits patients to pre-op area
• Receives patient from surgery and evaluates their needs
• Reviews the pre-surgical and post-surgical checklist with the patient
• Collect and record vital signs upon admission and post-op
• Verifies medical history and obtains consents with the patient
• Performs Pre-op and post-op assessments
• Inform physician of patients’ needs or if orders need to be addressed
• Reviews post-op instructions and discharge plans
• Starts and stops IVs
• Assists with discharging patients
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement principles of aseptic technique
• Understanding or proper positioning techniques, anesthesia and anesthetic agents’ effects
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment to include the use, handling and care
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, symptoms and complications of surgery and anesthesia and consequent nursing interventions
• Knowledge of the actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents
• Able to recognize emergency situations and assist in corrective actions
• Have a working knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balances
• Trains and instructs new personnel

Supplies and Operations

• Washes hands before assuming a.m. tasks and prior to delivering patient care
• Helps prepare rooms each a.m. by wiping down equipment with germicide. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the sterile environment
• Ensure common area, rooms and equipment are clean
• Check equipment, making sure they are available and in working order
• Stock or restock areas to assure all equipment and supplies are available
• Assists in the proper preparation of supplies, medication, equipment and instrumentation involved in patient care
• Identify items that need to be re-ordered
• Assists with preparing the room. Make sure they are neat, clean, stocked and ready for the patient
• Participates in QI activities
• Assists in organizing and developing policies & procedures
• Assists with plans for improvement
• Applies principles of Risk Management and Safety
• Introduces self and team members to patients and their families/care provider
• Verifies operative site with pre-op nurse, patient, patient’s care provider, and physician
• Obtain consent of operative site and assure the site is accurately marked by physician
• Assists in transporting or escorting patients to OR
• Positions patient safely, properly and comfortably according to his/her specific needs and those required by the procedure

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in Nebraska
• Prefer, not required, previous medical-surgical experience
• Must be CPR certified
• Experience with EMR systems
• Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills.
• Solid knowledge of medical procedures, protocols, and terminology
• Ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Compassionate and empathetic nature
• Excellent computer skills