| Head Nurse - Operating Room Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Head Nurse - Operating Room. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Head Nurse - Operating Room along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Head Nurse - Operating Room is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Head Nurse - Operating Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room, Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Operating Room Supervisor, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room, Operating Room Scheduler, Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Obstetrics, Operating Systems Programmer IV, Head Nurse - Industrial |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Head Nurse - Operating Room |
| Directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the operating room. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and operating room staff nurses. 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. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. 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. 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. |
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| Also referred to as: Nurse Manager - OR, OR Supervising Nurse, OR Unit Nurse Leader |
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| Similar Jobs: Head Nurse - Operating Room, Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room, Head Nurse - Emergency Room, Operating Room Supervisor, Staff Nurse - RN - Emergency Room, Operating Room Scheduler, Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Room, Head Nurse - Obstetrics, Operating Systems Programmer IV, Head Nurse - Industrial |
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| Level of Education: Head Nurse - Operating Room Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Head Nurse - Operating Room Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Head Nurse - Operating Room Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
