OR Supervisor-ASC, no weekends, no holidays, no call

Job Description

Job Description

Operating Room Supervisor – Registered Nurse

The Operating Room (OR) Supervisor is a professional caregiver and clinical leader who assumes responsibility and accountability for the perioperative nursing care of surgical patients and for the day‑to‑day supervision of OR staff and operations, in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, administration, and the interdisciplinary team. This role supports safe, efficient, patient‑centered care and staff performance in a fast‑paced ambulatory surgery center with daytime hours, no call, and no weekends or holidays.

Schedule and Work Hours

• Arrival time typically between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., depending on the daily schedule.
• End of day varies with case volume, with most days ending between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• No nights, no weekends, and no on‑call responsibilities.
• Closed on major holidays, supporting work–life balance.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• At least 4 years of OR nursing experience (circulator) required .
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, committee participation, or equivalent supervisory experience).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certification (or obtained within facility‑specified timeframe).
• Strong ethical standards and professional references.
• Proficient in spoken and written English with clear interpersonal and telephone communication skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide daily leadership and supervision of OR staff (circulators, scrub techs, and sterile processing personnel) to ensure appropriate staffing, efficient patient flow, and adherence to policy.
• Develop and coordinate staff scheduling and assignments, arranging coverage for call‑outs, PTO, and fluctuating case volume.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor for OR staff; oversee orientation, training, and competency validation of new and existing team members.
• Conduct or contribute to staff performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action as needed, escalating to administration when appropriate.
• Address workflow issues, staff conflicts, and performance concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and administration to optimize block scheduling, case flow, and room turnover times.
• Support inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply coordination in partnership with sterile processing and materials management.
• Monitor staff and departmental compliance with AAAHC, AORN, CMS, and facility policies and procedures; participate in audits, quality improvement, and risk‑management initiatives.

Perioperative Clinical Care

• Provide perioperative nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) for patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions, circulating cases as needed.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, site, and allergies; participate in the surgical time‑out and other safety checks.
• Prepare the OR, ensuring appropriate equipment, instruments, supplies, positioning devices, and implants are available and functional.
• Serve as the patient's advocate in the OR, monitoring physiological and emotional status and communicating needs to the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Maintain aseptic technique and support infection prevention practices, including traffic control, attire, and environmental cleanliness.
• Accurately document intraoperative care, implants, medications, specimens, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Coordinate care and patient flow with pre‑op, PACU, sterile processing, and scheduling to support on‑time starts and efficient turnover.
• Safely administer and accurately document medications according to facility policy and scope of practice.
• Handle, label, and manage specimens according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk reduction, and patient safety initiatives, including reporting and following up on variances or near‑miss events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior formal supervisory or management experience in perioperative services.
• Prior ambulatory surgery center (ASC) experience.
• Current PALS certification.
• Familiarity with EHR/eChart systems and vendor management platforms.
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with electronic medical records and documentation systems.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership, coaching, delegation, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities, staffing needs, and daily OR operations.
• Excellent conflict‑resolution skills and the ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, staff, and administration.
• Positive, cooperative work attitude with colleagues, management, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to promote a professional, welcoming image of the facility to physicians, patients, families, and payors.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with sound clinical judgment.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization.
• Consistently meets timelines and manages multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to handle frequent interruptions and reprioritize safely and effectively.

Dependability and Professionalism

• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support safe patient care and efficient OR scheduling.
• Models and enforces adherence to policies, procedures, and work rules; receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Completes required tasks, documentation, and staff oversight duties within established timeframes.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Works in a well‑lighted, ventilated surgical environment with exposure to both non‑hazardous and hazardous equipment and materials.
• Position is classified as Category I for occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials; adherence to standard and transmission‑based precautions required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; occasional sitting as duties allow.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching (including overhead and low), pushing, and pulling associated with patient positioning and equipment movement.
• Sufficient physical strength to assist with patient transfers and movement of equipment.
• Adequate visual and auditory acuity to monitor patients, equipment, and alarms and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to move quickly and safely in response to changing patient or OR needs.
• Ability to make frequent clinical judgments in routine situations and respond appropriately to emergencies, disasters, or drills.

Benefits

• PTO accrued from day 1.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.