Responsibilities Specific to Position

Ensures that correct standards are being met for all patients and to supervises the work of the assigned personnel Supervises workflow and coordinates/facilitates movements of patients from admission to discharge or transfer to the floor Analyze workload of unit to determine the number of employees needed to ensure adequate staffing, determines the need to bring in on-call teams Maintain responsibility for directing, planning, and scheduling work of others during assigned shift Coordinate patient transfers, admissions, and discharges Make room assignments and collaborates with Anesthesia and others on the team to rearrange procedure order, open, and close rooms as needed Adjust workloads to meet the needs of the patients Consult with and keep the Nurse Manager and Anesthesia informed of all unit activities, needs, and problems Make immediate administrative decisions as necessary in the absence of the Nurse Manager Collaborate with the Nurse Manager and Educator to make recommendations for transfers, promotions, and the identification of areas requiring staff development Assist with maintaining an orientation system specific to unit needs Complete evaluations of unit personnel as directed Initiate and document counseling activities independently and as directed Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the off-tour supervisor to foster problem-solving activities Monitor department to ensure complete compliance with established nursing, department, unit, and hospital policies and procedures as well as objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, and environmental and infection control; interpret these policies, procedures, and objectives to subordinate personnel, patients, medical staff, and the public as appropriate Document and submit follow-up of problem solving to the Nurse Manager involving patient complaints related to nursing activities, serious medication errors, and patient incidents

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to: Nurse Manager/Director

Supervises: Weekend Staff

Education and Experience

Minimum Education: Successful completion of a Registered Nursing program                            

 Education: BSN, Certification preferred

Experience: 2+ years as an RN in an Operating Room setting

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must be licensed to work as a RN in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additionally, the applicant must hold and maintain a BLS certification; preferred candidates will have an ACLS certification.