Scripps Health
RN Lead, Surgery (OR) - Mercy San Diego
Scripps Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
RN Lead, Surgery (OR) - Mercy San Diego
Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest. Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. The San Diego campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24‑hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
This is a full‑time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego.
The shift is 4 days per week with a 10‑hour day shift. Call is required for this role. The candidate must have extensive OR circulating experience in ENT‑Head and Neck surgery, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery service lines.
We offer a hiring incentive and relocation assistance to eligible new hires.
Company Benefits
Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables growth in specific field and overall career.
Specialties nationally recognized for quality in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Job Responsibilities
Management and coordination of patient care within the Care Unit on a per shift basis, including implementation and integration of nursing process, assignment and supervision of appropriate staff, and coordination with physicians.
Lead RN functions as the Care Unit expert and provides functional direction to members of the OR Patient Care team.
Communicate with supply chain coordinators, vendors, surgeons, and charge RNs.
Review OR schedule and order necessary products and supplies.
Cover breaks and support staff in the room, at times staff a room.
May help other Leads on projects.
Exclusions: Internal candidates; rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago.
Retention Incentive Eligibility
Remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter).
Remain in original department/specialty.
Remain in original job title.
Transfers to other locations reviewed case‑by‑case and may result in forfeiting incentive unless noted in offer letter.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills
Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse License.
One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience in an acute care setting.
ENT‑Head and neck, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery experience.
Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification.
English speaking, reading and following instructions.
Demonstrate positive behaviors.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
3 years or more experience in nursing (preferred).
2 years or more of related experience.
CNOR certificate.
Leadership experience.
Position Pay Range: $60.75–$87.98/hour
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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This is a full‑time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego.
The shift is 4 days per week with a 10‑hour day shift. Call is required for this role. The candidate must have extensive OR circulating experience in ENT‑Head and Neck surgery, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery service lines.
We offer a hiring incentive and relocation assistance to eligible new hires.
Company Benefits
Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
Transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables growth in specific field and overall career.
Specialties nationally recognized for quality in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Job Responsibilities
Management and coordination of patient care within the Care Unit on a per shift basis, including implementation and integration of nursing process, assignment and supervision of appropriate staff, and coordination with physicians.
Lead RN functions as the Care Unit expert and provides functional direction to members of the OR Patient Care team.
Communicate with supply chain coordinators, vendors, surgeons, and charge RNs.
Review OR schedule and order necessary products and supplies.
Cover breaks and support staff in the room, at times staff a room.
May help other Leads on projects.
Exclusions: Internal candidates; rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago.
Retention Incentive Eligibility
Remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter).
Remain in original department/specialty.
Remain in original job title.
Transfers to other locations reviewed case‑by‑case and may result in forfeiting incentive unless noted in offer letter.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills
Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse License.
One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience in an acute care setting.
ENT‑Head and neck, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery experience.
Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification.
English speaking, reading and following instructions.
Demonstrate positive behaviors.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
3 years or more experience in nursing (preferred).
2 years or more of related experience.
CNOR certificate.
Leadership experience.
Position Pay Range: $60.75–$87.98/hour
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scripps Health by 2x.
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