RN Charge Nurse Operating Room

Job Overview

Operating Room Charge Nurse at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Fort Worth, TX. Ensure high‑quality patient care through efficient OR flow, staffing coordination, and collaborative leadership.

• Coordinate patient flow through the Operating Room phase, ensuring organized and efficient operations.
• Develop and update daily, weekly, and monthly staffing plans.
• Disseminate information from leadership to OR staff and manage communication to department management.
• Delegate and oversee operational activities; train staff in patient care protocols.
• Act as a primary resource and provide guidance to licensed and non‑licensed personnel.
• Maintain accurate physician preference cards.
• Collaborate with Material Management, Radiology, and Ster Process to meet surgical demand.
• Partner with Quality and Infection Control to adhere to evidence‑based practices.
• Advocate for patient physical and psychological needs; perform assessment and reassessment upon admission.
• Document interventions and patient responses; communicate to responsible practitioners.
• Take emergency call and after‑hours call as assigned.
• Apply best practices to improve patient outcomes; integrate care across disciplines.
• Implement orders safely per standards of practice; supervise sedated patient care.
• Maintain records per established policies and procedures; update policies as needed.

• Graduate of an approved nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Licensed RN in the state of TX.
• BLS required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in an operating room setting.

• Effective communication and strong organization.
• Quick adaptation to a fast‑paced environment; solid knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Understanding of aseptic technique principles.
• Direct patient care and excellent teaching skills.
• Judgment in decision‑making and delegation; continuous quality improvement knowledge.
• Electronic Health Care Record proficiency.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D coverage.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability availability.
• Flexible financial benefits, including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) and retirement planning access.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care