Charge Nurse III - LaVeta Surgical Center

SCA Health•Orange, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Clinical quality, Integrity, Service excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous improvement, Inclusion. Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Requirements

Experienced registered nurse.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Current license to practice professional nursing in the State required.
BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Nice To Haves

PALS/ACLS (this can be obtained)

Responsibilities

Supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients.
Maintains a high level of patient care.
Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses.
Displays leadership, management and communication skills.
Manages, supervises and assists the nursing staff in the operating room, as well as providing administrative support and patient care.
Directs the admission, discharge and general flow of patients into the operating room.
Assigns nurses and support staff to patients/rooms.
Prioritizes and adapts during emergencies.
Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs.
Answers questions regarding operating room protocol.
Works with other nurses and patients to create a plan of care that is individualized to a patient's needs.
Develops and implements training courses and organizes needs assessment to help educate and train new nurses and staff.
Creates schedules.
Maintains adequate supplies.
Informs staff of changes to protocol.
Plans budgets for the nursing staff (in some settings).
Provides patient care.
Circulates a surgical room.
Promotes the highest standards of clinical nursing care.
Leads, manages and supervises the work of the Staff Nurses.
Provides person-centered nursing care to residents which enables them to enjoy a valued life.
Completes one to one supervision sessions and appraisals for Staff Nurses.
Maintains good working relationships with the nursing and care team, attends staff meetings and encourages input from the whole team on improvements to the care home service.
Ensures effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care through the development of written care plans.
Maintains correctly written records as required by the company and the regulatory bodies.
Communicates all requests and changes of practice to all relevant personnel.
Assumes named nurse/link nurse responsibilities.
Reports any injuries, disease and dangerous practice to all relevant personnel.
Challenges poor practice and provides guidance for improving practice.
Deals with matters arising in the team with a view to settlement as opposed to escalation – if necessary, involves HR department for support and advice.
Ensures that all staff comply with the organization’s policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Fire Regulations.
Ensures that the service complies with regulatory requirements e.g. Control of Infection.
Attends staff meetings internally as required.
Maintains sound working relationships with staff in regulatory bodies and other relevant organizations.