Operating Room Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

About us

Advanced Surgical Institute is an ambulatory surgical center in Sewell, NJ. We are professional, supportive, engaging and our goal is to provide our patients with an excellent surgical experience.

Our work environment includes:

• Safe work environment
• Company perks

ADVANCED SURGICAL INSTITUE JOB DESCRIPTION

Date Created: October 26, 2026

Position Title: Registered Nurse - Operating Room Charge Nurse, (non-exempt)

Reports To: Director of Nursing and Administrator

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Accountable and responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the staffing and patient through put for the Operating room. Ensures patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility policies and procedures. Coordinates daily activities, as appropriate, with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director. Encourages teamwork and facilitates cross training to other areas of the facility. Collaborates all aspects of patient care with other clinical areas, ensuring all needed resources are available. Fosters a “ One Facility” , without boundaries philosophy to all members of the staff at all times.

ADVANCED SURGICAL INSTITUTE MISSION/VISION STATEMENT: the Advanced Surgical Institute provides cost-effective outpatient services using modern, state of the art technology in a respectful and dedicated environment by a highly-skilled, compassionate team oriented staff serving Washington Township, NJ and surrounding communities.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.

Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.

Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.

Assists with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.

Maintains order and cleanliness of the designated area and insures NJDOHSS and AAAHC standards are maintained at all times.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains services as assigned, in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Assists with the development and monitoring of the standards of assigned areas.

Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality improvement.

Assists the DON in determining goals for assigned area and effectively manages resources to achieve the goals.

Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians and all staff to ensure quality patient care.

At the direction of the Director of Nursing, maintains an adequate inventory for assigned area, including but not limited to, equipment and supplies.

Assists in the interviewing process and orientation of clinical and corresponding ancillary area employees.

Assists with staffing assigned area, and other areas as needed, performing daily operational processes.

Responsible for fostering an environment that promotes staff growth, development, and teamwork.

Assures adherence to Surgery Center policies, procedures, and safety programs.

Participates in Quality Committee(s) as requested, and/or assigned. Proactively seeks to continuously improve patient care and operations.

Exhibits competency in performing all functions of assigned area or duties.

Responsible for other functions as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - Required:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse

Must be current in BCLS

AORN certified preferred or obtained within 1 year of hire date.

ACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire date

Education - Preferred:

Computer literacy: Must be able to navigate the Center’s Operating System.

BSN Degree

AORN certified

Experience:

Two or more years of charge nurse experience in an ambulatory surgery center or within an operating room of an acute care hospital.

Dependability:

Attendance

Punctuality

Ability to meet deadlines

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Interdependent Partnering:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to assist in training newly hired staff on policies, procedures and processes

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, physicians, patients, and visitors

Ability to work and foster a team environment

Other

Mastering Complexity:

Excellent leadership skills with the ability to lead individuals and teams to accomplish common goals

Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative

Other

Customer/Marketplace Focus:

Strong knowledge of the Health Care industry

Strong understanding of patient needs

Significant expertise in human relations

Mentor clinical/professional development of staff

Effectively interface with all areas of the surgery center

Technical/Functional:

Working knowledge of healthcare related documentation/systems

Working knowledge of nursing skills and techniques

Working knowledge of medical equipment

Working knowledge of healthcare culture and processes

Basic knowledge of computer spreadsheets and word processing

Work Environment:

Ambulatory Surgery Center (with a focus in the restricted and semi-restricted areas; operating room suites, procedure rooms, corresponding ancillary areas)

Well-lit and ventilated with potential exposure to hazardous equipment

OSHA, Category I - Does involve occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials*

Physical/Mental Demands:

Ability to stand, walk and sit for considerable lengths of time

Ability to lift 75 pounds and can demonstrate a push/pull repetitive motion for clinical health care workers

Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone and occasional use of other office equipment

Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities

Ability to move quickly in response to patient, employee, visitor or medical staff needs

Capability for occasional overhead and low-reaching motion

Ability to frequently make judgments and respond to problems

Ability to occasionally make judgments about/respond to actual or practice-drill disasters and emergencies

Other

* OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Employee Exposure Categories:

Category I: Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (direct patient care tasks).

Category II: Employees whose job functions involve no routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks (indirect patient care tasks; i.e. Receptionist, Business Office Personnel, etc.).

Category III: Employees whose job functions involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and Category I and II tasks are not a condition of employment.

The Charge Nurse will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Director of Nursing with all of functions listed below:

· Any disciplinary action or activity.

· In employee evaluation process.

· Development of employee work schedule

· Advising on approving employees vacation or holiday time.

· Refers all payroll issues to either the DON or the BOM.

· Assists in the monitoring and review of safety trending forms.