Surgical Services Ortho Specialty Lead
Job in
South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, 25303, USA
Listing for:
Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Hospitals
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
United States, West Virginia, South Charleston
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care by assessment of the patient's needs; utilizes a plan of care to meet their individual needs while undergoing surgical intervention.
Directs and supervises activities of nursing personnel in the surgical suite. Coordinates the flow of the daily OR schedule. Plans and organizes orientation and in service training for operating room staff members. Takes independent action when indicated to insure smooth flow of the operating room services. Assists with other administrative duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
Graduate of a School of NursingCurrent Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ( eNLC ).EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in an operating departmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
AORN certificationCORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs as an Operating Room Nurse circulating and scrubbing on surgical proceduresReviews initial assessment when patient is admitted to the operating room, verifying correct procedure, completed permit, history and physical, and laboratory data in accordance with hospital policy.Uses professional judgment to determine the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient.Documents intraoperative care given in the operating room.Makes daily staff assignments, coordinates the flow of the OR schedule, with Operating Room Associates, Outpatient Associates, PACU associates, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Anesthesia, Surgeons, other nursing professionals, Patient and Patient s FamilyDemonstrates competency in technical and clinical skills, completes skills check list and correctly performs these skillsPerforms computer functions within the Department, i.e. ordering lab, x-rays, cs case carts. Utilizes PHS/MSM System for Real Time Scheduler, as well as scheduling and printing PHS schedules. Schedules cases for surgery through the use of the PHS system.Meets with Department Managers and Medical staff to establish standards, requirements and specification for care of surgical patientsProvides clinical and professional input into Departmental projectsParticipates in OR administrative call.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.Must be able to lift, move and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basisHearing within normal range is required. (ie, to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.). Visual activity must be within normal range.Must be able to perform heavy work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basisSKILLS AND ABILITIESMust possess strong leadership and interpersonal skillsDemonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingMust be able to read and write legibly in EnglishMust have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion ratesMust have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.Additional
Job Description Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America…
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