Charge Nurse (Covington, ASC)

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers•Covington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Spine & Pain, a leading interventional pain management practice with a significant presence across northern Georgia, is seeking a dynamic Charge Nurse for its ambulatory surgery center in Covington. This role is crucial for a team that aims to set the standard in patient care. The ideal candidate will possess the skills to provide uncompromising care as a circulator, pre-operative, or post-operative nurse in a fast-paced, JCAHO-certified environment. Alliance Spine & Pain offers a work-life balance and a commitment to patient well-being.

Requirements

Licensed and in good standing as a registered or licensed practical nurse with the state of Georgia.
Demonstrate proper skill set to deliver uncompromising care as a circulator, pre-operative or post-operative nurse.
Current GA State RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Other required training.
Knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and supplies required to perform specific responsibilities.
Leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and/or revise standard operating procedures in all aspects of center’s operations.
Inform staff regarding important issues pertaining to center’s regulatory performance standards.
Direct day-to-day operations.
Develop procedures to maximize productivity.
Establish the need to replace existing or purchase additional medical equipment.
Work with the administrator to recruit nurses, surgical technicians, and medical assistants to fill vacancies and/or demand.
Orient and train new employees.
Direct and monitor workloads according to schedule.
Assist with employee’s annual evaluation.
Mediate conflict resolution among staff.
Assure stock inventory is maintained.
Resolve patient complaints/direct to appropriate authority.
Perform as staff nurse when scheduled.
Collect information, process, and evaluate information and/or make recommendations relative to factors that affect patient demand.
Assist administrator with staff meetings, quality assurance system, infection control, keeping SDS book up to date and available to all employees, in-services, implementing new policies, and training on new equipment.
Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures by all employees.
Other duties may be assigned.