Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing, directing, and supervising employees and patient activities in the operating room setting.
• Responsible for operating room staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention, and staff development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Following Center policies and procedures; standards of care set by state board of nursing, and state Nurse Practice Act and other governing agency regulations.
• Adhering to principles of Universal Precautions. Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments. Assesses the quality of care rendered by the OR staff.
• Responsible for managing, directing, and supervising operating room services and patient activities.
• Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice in the operating room.
• Ensures adherence to procedure and schedule in the operating room setting.
• Ensures the proper function of equipment and quantity of supplies. Ensures cost-conscious use of all resources.
• Serving as a patient advocate and safety monitor, the circulating nurse observes the surgery and ensures that no aspect of patient care is missed.
• Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice in the institution. Assesses the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her supervision.
• Verifies employee credentials under his or her position supervision.
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development.
• Plans, develops, and implements a budget process for staffing and services rendered in the OR.
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within the goals of the OR.
• Fosters a smooth functioning, efficient organization through timely and effective resolution of disputes.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, staff retention, performance evaluation and staff development in the operating room setting.
• Ensures compliance with regulations of governing bodies and accrediting organizations by continually monitoring the operating room service delivery and initiating changes as required.
• Serves as a spokesperson for nursing matters and represents the center with professional nursing and related organizations. Participates in meetings and committees.
• Encourages and supports research and improvement studies that can make meaningful contributions to the quality and economy of nursing services.
• Regular, physical attendance on a predictable basis is essential to the performance of this job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead a staff of professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Knowledge of employee management.
• Thorough understanding of nursing management strategies.
• Knowledge of financial management.
• Knowledge of the foundations of health laws.
• Continually work to improve supervisory skills. Understands business implications of decisions.
• Flexibility in days and hours available for work including weekends.
• Ability to adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft® Word).
• Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
• Exhibits favorable bedside manner including listening and communication skills.
• Function independently without constant supervision. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to read and legibly write, communicate appropriately and effectively, understand, and execute instructions as needed and visually distinguish color.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse licensure in state of employment.
• Five (5) years’ experience in operating room nursing.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience with clinical supervision in a surgical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification, preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred.