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Prime Healthcare Operating Room Charge Nurse in Kansas City, Kansas
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visitwww.providencekc.comor call 913-596-4000.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
We are seeking anOperating Room Charge Nursealso referred to as a Surgical Charge Nurse at Providence Medical Center (Kansas City, KS) a member of Prime Healthcare. The OR Charge Nurse will smooth functioning of surgical services within our hospital. Someone who is essential in maintaining a safe, efficient, and effective operating room environment, ensuring that both patients and surgical teams are supported throughout the process.
Bonus Options:$20,000 (Paid out in stipends every 90 days)
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type:Full Time
**If you have supervisory experience within aHospital Surgical OR Settingyou are encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
oversee the nursing staff and other personnel in the operating room, including roles and responsibilities, managing shift schedules, and ensuring that all staff are adequately prepared for their duties
coordinate the daily surgical schedule, ensure that all surgeries are properly staffed, supplies are available, and that operating rooms are prepared in a timely manner
act as a liaison between surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication and collaboration during surgical procedures.
ensure that all safety protocols are followed to protect patients from infections and other complications, which may include monitoring sterilization processes, patient positioning, and adherence to surgical checklists
oversee patient care before, during, and after surgery, ensure that all necessary preparations are made and that patients are monitored closely
ensure that all necessary surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and functioning correctly, you may also manage inventory and work with suppliers to replenish stock
confirm that all procedures within the OR comply with hospital policies, regulations, and accreditation standards
may be responsible for documenting various aspects of the surgery, including patient information, staff assignments, and any incidents that occur during the surgical procedure
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
current and valid state RN License
current BLS (AHA or ARC) upon hire and maintain current
current ACLS (AHA or ARC) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
current PALS (AHA or ARC) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital Surgical OR setting, preferred
minimum of 5 years experience in an acute care operating room preferred
CNOR within 2 years, preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred
competency in Sedation Monitoring within 30 days upon hire and maintain current
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FacilityProvidence Medical Center
LocationUS-KS-Kansas City
ID2024-173148
CategoryRN
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt