Operating Room Charge Nurse

Description

• Clinical Oversight:

• Ensures patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently, including overseeing patient assessments, care plans, and treatment interventions.

• Supervises and supports nursing staff and students, including scheduling shifts, managing workloads, and providing guidance and preceptorship.

• Monitors and evaluates the nursing team's quality of care, addressing issues related to patient safety and care standards.

• Conducts purposeful rounding on the unit, visiting and interacting with patients and staff to ensure their needs are met, prevent complications, and improve overall care quality.

• Administrative Responsibilities:

• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and continuous care.

• Oversees accurate and timely patient care and nursing documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Organize and oversee the unit's daily activities, completing all tasks promptly, including patient monitoring, Procedures, admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Conduct unit rounds every shift to ensure all rooms were ready to use and all required maintenance requests were in place.

• Ensure the completion of daily unit assignments and countercheck the compliance of all unit staff.

• Ensure compliance with the infection control practice by all disciplines. - Monitor and countercheck the compliance of all bundles.

• Emergency and Crisis Management:

• Leads the response to emergencies, including coordinating with emergency services and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.

• Addresses and resolves unexpected issues or complications during patient care or within the unit.

• Staff Development and Training:

• Supports staff training and continuing education to ensure that nursing staff remain current with best practices and new developments in healthcare. Supports and participates in continuous educational activities.

• Conducts performance evaluations for nursing staff during the shift, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

• Resource Management:

• Manages and oversees medical supplies and equipment, ensuring that necessary resources are available and in good condition.

• Monitors and manages the unit’s budget, including controlling costs and ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Leadership and Decision-Making:

• Provides leadership and support to the nursing team, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and collaboration.

• Makes critical decisions regarding patient care, staff management, and operational issues, often under pressure and with limited information.

• Communication and Collaboration:

• Conducts safety huddles at the beginning of the shift or as needed to enhance patient safety and improve communication among the healthcare team.

• Facilitates effective communication within the nursing team and between different departments, ensuring that information is shared promptly and accurately. Escalate concerns to the unit manager, nursing supervisor, and multidisciplinary team.

• Addresses patient and family concerns, updating patient status and ensuring their needs and preferences are considered.

• Manages and resolves conflicts or issues among staff, patients, or families professionally and constructively.

• Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients and staff.

• Maintain a positive and proactive approach to challenges. - Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Service-oriented, professional with open communication.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have demonstrated in leadership and management.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

• Computer skills (Word, excel, power point, etc.) And Clerical Skills (phone, scanning, scanning, preparing agenda and taking Minutes of Meetings, etc.) competencies, technical skills and personal attributes as required.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years full time registration nursing experience with one year as a charge nurse in the same specialty.

Education: Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Equivalent. Language: Excellent command of English language ,Arabic is a plus.

Licenses / Certifications: License from the country of origin, License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA), BLS, ACLS and other LSTC courses as applicable.