The Operating Room Charge Registered Nurse leads and delivers perioperative nursing care in a hospital OR. This role provides direct patient care, coordinates staff assignments and surgical schedules, and manages daily OR workflow. The nurse supports surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical staff, responds to changing patient conditions and operational needs, and upholds standards for patient safety, infection prevention, and privacy while contributing to efficient, high‑quality surgical care.
Responsibilities
Leads perioperative nursing care in the OR
Coordinates staff assignments and surgical schedules
Manages daily OR workflow
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Perioperative nursing
BLS/ACLS certification
Required Skills
nursingperioperative careOR coordinationpatient safetyinfection control