Charge Nurse in Happy Valley, OR

At Surgical Care Affiliates Health (SCA Health), you will be a crucial part of a dedicated community. You will work side-by-side with talented professionals who share an outstanding work ethic and a passion for serving our patients.

The Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. They are responsible for maintaining a high level of patient care, evaluating other nurses and acting as an educational resource for nurses. Eligible for SIGN ON BONUS! No weekends and no holidays!

Key Responsibilities:
Charge nurse is required to be an experienced registered nurse who will display leadership, management and communication skills. They are responsible for managing, supervising and assisting the nursing staff in the operating room, as well as providing administrative support and patient care.
Regular duties include directing the admission, discharge and general flow of patients into the operating room and assigning nurses and support staff to patients/rooms. While daily goals must be met, effective charge nurses are flexible and able to prioritize and adapt during emergencies.
Charge nurse will provide guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answer questions regarding operating room protocol. They frequently work with other nurses and patients to create a plan of care that is individualized to a patient's needs. Charge nurse will develop and implement training courses and organize needs assessment to help educate and train new nurses and staff.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State required
2-3 years of experience as an RN, PreOp, PACU, PostOp, OR, circulator
and leadership role.
BLS for Healthcare Providers required
PALS/ACLS (this can be obtained)