OR Charge Nurse RN FT

Surgery Partners•King of Prussia, PA

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) manages the day-to-day operations of the surgery center. The role includes overseeing procedure and staff scheduling, inventory, human resources, staff credentialing, preventive maintenance and safety, marketing assistance, quality assurance and improvement, and risk management. The Charge Nurse monitors clinical operations and patient flow, supports clinical duties as needed, and helps maintain regulatory compliance, employee readiness, and positive patient and physician-office relationships.

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 sit and stand as associated with a normal office environment.
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.
ASPAN membership.

Responsibilities

Precept front office operations.
Monitor day-to-day internal flow and clinical operations.
Monitor daily employee staffing and assignments.
Provide backup support as Circulator, Pre-op, and PACU nurse.
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 and manage damage control.
Oversee ordering of supplies and linens and maintain physical inventory.
Ensure preference cards are up to date.
Monitor daily operative-note reports and communicate changes to billing.
Coordinate equipment repairs and needs.
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 be accountable for yearly inspections, including life safety, pharmacy, radiology, and biohazard inspections.
Serve as backup coordinator for quarterly board meetings as needed.
Assist with 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 and patient relations.
Address physician office staff issues and implement new physician preferences and paperwork.
Train staff according to specialty.