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.

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