ASC Charge Nurse

Prism Vision Group•Friendship Heights Village, MD

2d•$85,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse directs, coordinates, and controls activities required to provide a safe environment for patients and staff at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, part of Prism Vision Group. This is a non-exempt, onsite position in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The role oversees clinical services and center operations, supports safe and compliant patient care, and provides direct patient care when necessary within the nurse’s scope of practice. The position is responsible for maintaining nursing care standards and patient advocacy, coordinating schedules and clinical staffing, supporting infection control and risk management, and ensuring that required records, reports, policies, and procedures are maintained. The Charge Nurse also directs daily work, resolves conflicts and grievances, monitors staff time and payroll reporting, and performs assigned credentialing and privileging tasks. Compensation is $85,000–$145,000, dependent on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
Current unrestricted State of Maryland nursing license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Minimum of 5 years of nursing management experience.
Detail-oriented and well organized.
Able to multitask.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize activities related to clinical services to meet patient needs and comply with professional, state, federal, and accreditation standards.
Help develop, implement, and monitor center policies and procedures, including reviewing and submitting policy changes.
Coordinate daily surgical schedules and clinical staffing.
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
Supervise and collect required records and reports, and complete required local, state, federal, and accreditation reporting.
Educate staff and carry out daily activities related to infection control and risk management.
Make frequent rounds in patient care areas to support continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate all areas within the center, including planning and directing daily work.
Resolve conflicts and grievances.
Coordinate onsite inspection, preventive maintenance, and consultant visits.
Provide patient care when necessary within scope of practice; maintain nursing care standards and act as a patient advocate.
Ensure durable goods necessary for safe patient care are available.
Implement nursing care plans to address problems identified for individual patients.
Use supplies, equipment, and resources cost-effectively without compromising care.
Direct infection-prevention policies and environmental safety practices to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
Report and document information accurately, promptly, and to the appropriate party.
Communicate with a positive, caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, and other contacts; seek guidance and assistance when needed.
Complete assigned credentialing and privileging tasks.
Monitor staff time and submit applicable payroll reports.
Adhere to center policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of privacy practices, the Patient Bill of Rights, infection control, OSHA standards, and center policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing body, including reasonable work requests within the role’s qualifications.