OR Team Lead RN

OR Lead

The OR Lead oversees the daily clinical activities of the operating room, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care. Under the supervision of the Director, the OR Lead supports operational efficiency, serves as a clinical resource for staff, and ensures compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. This role combines hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and excellence in surgical services.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and oversight for daily clinical operations, ensuring optimal workflow and resource allocation in the operating room.
• Acts as a clinical mentor and resource for the perioperative team, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
• Conducts preoperative patient assessments, develops nursing care plans, and evaluates the effectiveness of care, ensuring accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Ensures the proper preparation and setup of the operating room, including equipment and supplies, to meet procedural requirements.
• Prepares patients for surgery by positioning them appropriately, performing skin antisepsis, and confirming identity, procedure, and site in compliance with safety protocols.
• Assists anesthesia personnel with intubation/extubation, fluid volume monitoring, blood product administration, and thermoregulation during surgical procedures.
• Performs surgical counts, manages specimens, and ensures proper documentation and handover of patient care.
• Maintains infection prevention standards, observing aseptic techniques and taking corrective actions when needed.
• Monitors intraoperative patient safety, including positioning, equipment usage, and medication safety, addressing issues proactively to prevent adverse outcomes.
• Assists in post-procedure activities, including room cleanup, proper disposal of supplies, and preparation for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in perioperative or surgical nursing required
• 1-2 years of prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing principles, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to support team collaboration and development.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills to monitor patient safety and respond to dynamic surgical environments.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and surgical technologies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred