Details
03/16/2017
Charge Nurse - OR
Sutter Health
Education/Certification/Licensure:
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing Required RN
- Current license to practice in the State of California Required
- BLS/CPR & ACLS Required
Experience:
- Significant experience working in a single-specialty (GI) or multi-specialty OR/GI and/or PACU, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center. This level of experience is typically achieved in approximately three years.
- Must have successful experience as an OR/GI and/or PACU Charge Nurse, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center. This level of competence is typically obtained in approximately two years.
- Materials management experience is preferred, including application of purchasing processes to order the supplies and equipment required for surgeries being performed at the Center.
Knowledge:
- Must have the demonstrated knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully direct the efforts of diverse health professionals to meet patient and physician needs
- Extensive knowledge of ASPAN, SGNA and/or AORN Standards, infection control and sterilization practices is required (as applicable)
- Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory standards
- Knowledge of performance improvement processes.
- Must have a working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards.
- Current knowledge regarding instrumentation and equipment utilized for various surgical specialties is required, as is knowledge of the types of surgeries being performed at the Center.
Special Skills/Equipment:
- Must have leadership skills, along with skills in functional supervision/ delegation and human relations.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a flexible, creative individual who is open to change along with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Requires the ability to operate and trouble-shoot OR/PACU equipment.
- Computer skills are required.
- Adult training skills are preferred.
If interested, please send your email to Jennifer Bradley at bradlej1@sutterhealth.org.