Charge Nurse III - Texas Health Surgery Center Forney

SCA Health•Forney, TX

About The Position

SCA Health is hiring a Charge Nurse III for Texas Health Surgery Center Forney. The Charge Nurse supervises and supports nursing staff while also providing care to a limited number of patients. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care, evaluating nurses, and serving as an educational resource. The Charge Nurse leads, manages, and assists operating-room nursing staff, and provides administrative support and patient care. The position directs patient admissions, discharges, and flow through the operating room, and assigns nurses and support staff to patients and rooms. It requires flexibility and prioritization to meet daily goals and respond to emergencies. The Charge Nurse guides staff caring for new patients or patients with special needs, answers questions about operating-room protocols, and works with nurses and patients to develop individualized plans of care. The role also develops training courses and assesses training needs for new nurses and staff. Administrative duties include creating schedules, maintaining adequate supplies, communicating protocol changes, and, in some settings, planning nursing staff budgets. Nursing duties may include circulating a surgical room. The role also supports staff development and performance, promotes effective teamwork and communication, maintains required records, and helps ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

PALS/ACLS; this can be obtained.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, supervise, and support nursing staff, including Staff Nurses.
Provide patient care while maintaining high standards of clinical nursing care.
Direct patient admissions, discharges, and general flow into the operating room.
Assign nurses and support staff to patients and rooms.
Prioritize and adapt to daily needs and emergencies.
Guide care for new patients and patients with special needs, and answer questions about operating-room protocols.
Work with nurses and patients to develop individualized plans of care.
Develop and implement training courses and assess training needs for new nurses and staff.
Create schedules, maintain adequate supplies, and inform staff of protocol changes.
Circulate a surgical room.
Conduct one-to-one supervision sessions and appraisals for Staff Nurses.
Promote teamwork, attend staff meetings, and encourage team input on service improvements.
Ensure patient care is effectively assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated through written care plans.
Maintain records as required by the company and regulatory bodies.
Communicate requests and changes in practice to relevant personnel.
Assume named nurse and link nurse responsibilities.
Report injuries, disease, and dangerous practices to relevant personnel.
Challenge poor practice and provide guidance to improve practice.
Address team matters with a view to resolution, involving Human Resources for support and advice when necessary.
Ensure staff comply with organizational policies and procedures, including health and safety and fire regulations.
Help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including infection control.
Maintain working relationships with staff in regulatory bodies and other relevant organizations.