OR Charge Nurse RN

Surgery Partners•City of Saratoga Springs, NY

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the surgery center. The role includes overseeing procedure scheduling, staffing and staff assignments, inventory control, human resources, staff credentialing, preventive maintenance and safety, marketing assistance, quality assurance and improvement, and risk management. The Charge Nurse also supports clinical operations, patient and physician-office relations, compliance, employee education, and staff development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Current state RN license.
Current BCLS certification.
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Ability to be on one's feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and view a computer monitor.

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS certification, or basic EKG or arrhythmia identification certification (ACLS is preferred).
ASPAN membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as preceptor for front-office operations.
Manage clinical operations and monitor day-to-day internal flow.
Monitor daily staffing and employee assignments.
Provide backup support as a circulator and in pre-op and PACU.
Maintain adherence to operating policy and procedure manuals.
Perform IV insertions.
Attend weekly scheduled meetings with administration and/or managers.
Respond to patient survey concerns.
Oversee ordering of supplies and linens, maintain current preference cards, and conduct physical inventory.
Monitor daily operative-note reports and communicate changes to billing.
Coordinate equipment repairs and needs.
Help maintain compliance and risk management, including generator, pharmacy review, radiology, state inspections, infection-control reports, and incident reports.
Manage the QA program, including checklists and audits, peer review, quality improvement, quality assurance, and employee competency.
Coordinate and remain accountable for yearly inspections, including life safety, pharmacy, radiology, and biohazard inspections.
Provide backup coordination for quarterly board meetings as needed.
Support employee education and risk management.
Maintain employee health records and keep files up to date.
Conduct monthly staff meetings and fire and disaster drills every two months.
Conduct employee evaluations and address employee HR issues.
Assist with marketing and customer/patient relations.
Address physician-office staff issues.
Implement new physician preferences and paperwork, and train staff accordingly to specialty.