OR Charge Nurse III - Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas New
Dallas, TX
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SCA Health
Position Description
At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.
What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:
- Clinical quality
- Integrity
- Service excellence
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Continuous improvement
- Inclusion
At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.
Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.
- Supervise and support OR nursing staff during ophthalmic procedures (e.g., cataract, glaucoma, retinal surgeries).
- Ensure adherence to sterile technique and infection control protocols.
- Monitor patient safety and comfort throughout perioperative phases.
- Assist in complex or emergent surgical cases as needed.
- Assign and adjust daily OR staff schedules based on case load and acuity.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs.
- Mentor and train new OR nurses and support staff.
- Facilitate communication between pre-op, intra-op, and post-op teams.
- Oversee room turnover efficiency and ensure timely start of cases.
- Monitor and manage surgical instrument and supply inventory.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues promptly.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA).
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of surgical procedures and nursing care.
- Track and report OR metrics (e.g., case delays, cancellations, safety incidents).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- 3-4 years as an Operating Room Nurse
- At least 1 year of Charge Nurse experience
- Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings.
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.
- Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
- Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.
- Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred.
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