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

Precision Vision•Oklahoma City, OK

19h•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

At least 1 year of Charge Nurse/management experience is required, preferably in an Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and/or hospital
Experience managing a team of at least 20 direct reports is preferred
Must have 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)
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
Valid Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) License required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
Experience with infection control preferred
Favorable result on Background Check required
Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
Knowledge of NextGen Database software and Microsoft Word
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment

Nice To Haves

Operating Room (OR) experience highly preferred
Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
Experience with infection control preferred

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 in the patient record.
Demonstrate primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.
Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
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.