Head Nurse - Operating Room directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the operating room. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and operating room staff nurses. Being a Head Nurse - Operating Room supervises preparation and maintenance of patient clinical records and writes reports on operating room staff performance and services rendered. Maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Additionally, Head Nurse - Operating Room requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Operating Room manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Operating Room typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Make an impact as part of the Lankenau Operating Room Nursing Team
Location: Lankenau Medical Center, 100 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096
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Why Work as an Operating Room Nurse at Lankenau Medical Center?
Description: As an Operating Room Nurse, you would provide 1:1 care to our patients before, during, and after surgery at a time when they are most vulnerable. You would work alongside our world-renowned Surgeons to scrub and circulate the many different cases we perform. Specialties include but are not limited to: Trauma, General, Urology, GYN, Orthopedics/Neuro, ENT, Plastics, Reconstructive Surgery, Colorectal, Thoracic, Vascular and Cardiac.
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What We are Looking for:
Experience
Education, Licensures & Certifications
You can make a difference for our patients by joining our Nursing Team. Apply today!
Your application will then be reviewed by a Recruiter and you’ll be contacted on next steps in our process. Thank you for your interest in Main Line Health!
Recruiter Contact:
Traci Peterson, Talent Acquisition Partner
PetersonT@mlhs.org