Registered Nurse Operating Room Charge

Join our team as an Operating Room Charge Nurse! 

Our team gets to work with a variety of cases allowing you to gain a wide range of skills within the Operating Room. Regions Hospital has 21 operating rooms which includes a hybrid OR and two (2) daVinci Xi robots. We are a busy OR with over 14,000 surgical procedures performed annually. 

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Supervisor, this position is accountable for the following: 

• Matching competent caregivers with a patient assignment
• Flexing staffing to meet the volume and acuity needs of the unit
• Being the point of contact for physician and family interactions
• Managing the flow of patient activity on the unit and creating and sustaining a healing environment consistent with BCBE and Healthy Workplace standards. 

The Charge Nurse exercises independent judgment in the daily performance of their duties when giving work direction. She/he may address staff performance issues by providing real time coaching, counseling, mentoring and role modeling. The Charge nurse will also provide direct patient care.

Work Schedule: 

1.0 FTE Night Shift (2300-0700), Monday through Friday, permanent Night Charge Nurse position. No scheduled weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

Required Education & Certifications:

• Completion of accredited program in nursing. Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. 
• Two (2) years experience in area of specialty at 0.8 FTE, or above (minimum of 3328 hours).
• Licensed registered nurse by State of Minnesota
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers 

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques. Utilizes this knowledge in daily decision making (e.g. Care assignments).
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment used in the care environment.
• Knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology, disease process, pharmacology, and psychology.
• Ability to manage the flow of patient activity on the unit.
• Excels at creating and sustaining a healing environment consistent with BCBE and Healthy Workplace standards.
• Ability to assess caregiver competence in the clinical setting.
• Understands basic concepts of flex staffing to meet work volumes and acuity demands.
• Has basic knowledge of financial principles and understands how Charge Nurse role impacts the organization as a whole.
• Assists the Nurse Manager/Supervisor in analyzing departmental data and incorporates this data to drive daily decision making.

Benefits:

Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.

Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

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