FT OR Charge Nurse

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

Excellence. Every person. Every time.

An Operating Room (OR) Charge Nurse acts as the clinical and operational lead for surgical services during a specific shift, managing daily room flow, staff assignments, and interdepartmental communication.

Core Responsibilities

• Workflow & Room Coordination: Manages daily surgical schedules, oversees room turnover, and reallocates suites when emergency or trauma cases disrupt the plan.
• Staff Assignments: Delegates scrub and circulating roles to registered nurses and surgical technologists based on skill level, case complexity, and staffing availability.
• Team Liaison: Serves as the central communication link between surgeons, anesthesiologists, the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and central sterile supply.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforces infection control standards, sterile field protocols, and regulatory requirements throughout all procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Emergencies: Responds immediately to intraoperative crises, equipment failures, or sudden staffing shortages.
• Resource & Inventory Management: Monitors surgical supplies, instrumentation availability, and call schedules.

Graduate of an approved school of nursing as evidenced by verification of state licensure.

BSN and certification in specialty preferred.

Experience:

Two years’ experience in OR required.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current Tennessee or Compact State registered nurse license required.

BLS required. ACLS and PALS within 6 months of assignment to department.

Full-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance