Charge Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Surgery Center - Full-time

Eye Care Partners Career•Oklahoma City, OK

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the facility; including but not limited to coordinating breaks/lunches, daily log checks, schedules, and enforcing policies. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
Valid Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
At least 1 year of Charge Nurse/management experience
Previous Nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: Operating Room (OR), ASC, Pre-Op/Post-Op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Experience with infection control
Favorable result on Background Check
Knowledge of NextGen Database software and Microsoft Word
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Ability to occasionally push up to an excess of 200 pounds
Ability to occasionally pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel and climb
Ability to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience managing a team of at least 20 direct reports
Experience in an Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and/or hospital setting for Charge Nurse/management experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate breaks/lunches, daily log checks, schedules, and enforce policies.
Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards.
Participate in direct patient care and maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment.
Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
Ensure that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice.
Immediately report and document unusual occurrences.
Demonstrate primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.
Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, Physicians, and other staff.
Work within a team and balance team and individual responsibilities.
Recognize each department’s significance and work appropriately with other departments.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and be knowledgeable of patient rights.
Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license.
Maintain medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
Comply with reporting adverse incidents.
Adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
Respond to emergent situations.
Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the QAPI/Infection Control programs.
Work independently and within a group.
Follow physician orders and directions from management.
Actively participate in the development of a healthy work environment.
Assist in training new staff when needed.
Maintain and renew professional license in a timely manner.