Charge Nurse (rn) - or - Operating Room - $34-53 Per Hour

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a OR - Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

OR - Operating Room Discipline:

RN Duration:

Ongoing 36 hours per week Shift:

12 hours Employment Type:

Staff Job Summary Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function. Position is responsible for a clinic unit. Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's. Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration). Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements. Trains and mentors staff. Patient Care: Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices. Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Makes assignments, delegates and supervises care provided by other RNs, LPNs and CNAs by matching patient care needs with resources and competencies. Employee Development and Management: Responsible for day to day staffing and making appropriate decision based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver. Assist with the orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members. Schedules the department's day to day activies i.e. breaks, sending people home, etc. Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees. Customer Service Interacts with customers to assure professional conduct of staff. Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned Special Skills:

Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget. Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school Min 2+ years in Operating Room as an RN

Experience:

Two years relevant clinical nursing experience License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department

Preferred Requirements:

BSN Management experience with two years supervisory. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred. License/Certification:

PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS

#LI-CB4 Tenet AZ Job ID #. Posted job title: Registered Nurse Charge (RN) - OR