OR CHARGE RN
Job description
Lawrence Surgery Center is seeking an Operating Room Charge Nurse who is ready for an exciting leadership opportunity in a busy ambulatory surgery center. The candidate must be self-directed, highly motivated, willing to educate, and enjoy a teamwork atmosphere. The candidate must be able to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency and safety in a fast-paced setting to a dynamic team of clinical professionals in the perioperative setting. The candidate must have a collaborative, friendly working style with experience and knowledge to be a resource to the entire perioperative team.
Lawrence Surgery Center is a multi-specialty outpatient facility. The facility has 4 ORs and 1 procedure room. Specialties include, but are not limited to: ENT, Orthopedics, Total Joint Surgeries, General Surgery, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, and Gynecology. This environment is fast paced and friendly; located off of K-10 in west Lawrence with easy access to parking.
Shift:
The ASC operates from 7:30am to 5:00pm, Monday- Friday. No weekends, no holidays, no call. This is a salary position with the potential to work a 4-day work week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for facilitating the day-to-day clinical operations of the OR setting, including daily staffing assignments, scrubbing and/or circulating as needed, continuous communication with our scheduling team, scrub techs, nurses and physicians, serving as a first line resource for staff and surgeons
- Leading or participating in daily OR huddle at 7am
- Troubleshooting equipment, contacting vendors when needed
- Identifies educational opportunities and coordinates in-service and training with the Director of Nursing
- Collaborates with Director of Nursing and Materials Manager to ensure relevant inventory and supply chain needs
- Assists Director of Nursing with CMS and AAAHC accreditation survey readiness, monthly quality audits, directs the radiation safety program, and maintains employee health records
- Maintains services in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies
- Collaborates with Medical Director, physicians, PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse and other departments to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care
- Maintains an approachable, positive attitude
- Practices servant leadership to serve our patients and team
Requirements:
- Current unrestricted KS nursing license required (or appropriate multi-state license)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required within 6 months of hire
- BSN preferred, will consider ADN with relevant OR experience
- Minimum 2 years multi-specialty OR experience
- Knowledge of regulatory agencies, infection control practices, and quality improvement
- ASC experience preferred
- CNOR certification preferred
- Member of local and national societies preferred (AORN, ANA, KSNA)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Perioperative Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- OR: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- KS RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Registered Nurse- Full Time - Operating Room/Circulator
Schedule: We have a full time position available. We are open Monday-Friday. No weekends, no holidays and no call.
Education/Experience: 1-2 years RN operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital.
Surgical specialties include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, General, Podiatry, Breast & Pelvic Health Surgery.
If interested, please download the application from our website or send a resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may also fax to 785-832-2029, Attn: Shana.