NI-OR Team Lead (RN)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

4/21/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2768BH

Job Title:

NI-OR Team Lead (RN)

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the surgical team with achieving efficient and quality patient care.  Assist the surgical teams with on time starts and turn over time.  Collaborates with surgeons and anesthesia providers to facilitate patient flow.  Coordinates staff assignments and care of surgical patients.  Participants in quality improvement activities in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objective as well as health system initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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In collaboration with Operational Supervisor and Nurse Manager, assesses the clinical needs of OR staff for the defined patient population within the Shared Governance model.

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Rotates between charge nurse role and assisting in the pods. Follows standard work for day shift charge nurse. Works with team to ensure first start and turn over times are monitored and met by working in assigned pod to help get cases started and assist with needs of the rooms (positioning, prep and moving help and room turn-over).

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Attends and participates in daily SSA huddle and OR report and huddles.

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Works closely with surgeon, ensure surgeon’s case requests are fulfilled, run interference and report any identified issues to Operational Supervisor and/or Manager.

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Works with SSA to get additional requested equipment/supplies.

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Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct and indirect care for patients in assigned area and their family members, maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information. Communicates select patient’s progress to physician and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

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Provides input on staff assignments as needed. Provide input on 90 day, mid-year and annual evaluations.

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Assists employees with problem solving regarding patient care to ensure quality patient care. Serves as a role model for all staff. Supports staff.

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Participates in various health system committees and programs as needed.

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Collaborates with perioperative leadership to develop departmental policy and procedures. Reviews current literature and incorporates information which is relevant to the department. Assists with development of patient care policies and procedures in accordance with current literature, and established JCAHO, AORN, and AAMI standards.

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Supports unit team philosophy and management decisions. Consistently communicates department needs, issues and concerns with perioperative leadership. Consistently uses good communication skills.

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Provides patient care as needed.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Program.

Required

Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Program.

Required

A minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating room and as a RN. Required

Required

Prior experience as a primary liaison between leadership and frontline staff, ensuring alignment of goals, expectations, and communication. Preferred

Preferred

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Illinois.

Required

Biannual BLS and ACLS certification.

Required

Specialty certification through hospital approved certifications.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions.

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Demonstrated teaching and leadership skills.

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Strong analytical, verbal and written communication, organizational and critical decision-making skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.