Charge RN Ambulatory Surgery Center

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

18d

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under general supervision of the ASC Director or ASC Supervisor, provide day-to-day oversight of operations and insures that the department runs smoothly. Is responsible for the care and safety of the patients within the ambulatory surgery center and assists with the supervision of professional and nonprofessional personnel in the ASC.

Requirements

Associates degree in Nursing
Current State Registered Nurse License
Current BLS and ACLS certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
2+ years of nursing experience in area of responsibility (e.g., POH/PACU; operating room; GI endoscopy)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
PALS certification; may be required after hire
Certification in area of responsibility (e.g., AORN, CAPA, CPAN, SGNA)
Membership in professional organization representing area of responsibility (e.g., Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), or Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient case management.
Coordinates nursing and patient care activities within the department and with other clinical departments to provide efficient, comprehensive and cost-effective patient care
Coordinates, communicates, and oversees the ongoing delivery of patient care services provided by members of assigned team members; considers patient acuity and the competencies of team members in delegating and assigning work and in adjusting assignments as necessary
Serves as the “floor leader” and supervises patient flow as well as the daily patient care activities of the area
Provides oversight/management of non-patient care areas as applicable (e.g., endoscope reprocessing, central supply/SPD)
Serves as a leader and resource providing orientation and education; coaches teammates on service excellence
Participates in quality assessment/performance improvement (QAPI) projects
Provides input on performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and disciplinary actions
Participates in development of department goals
Investigates patient concerns and informs Supervisor or appropriate Management Team member of issues requiring further attention
Oversees schedules and PTO requests
Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly huddles and communication related to DMS
Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members
Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals
Communicates any necessary information and instructs the patient and family to assist the patient in the achievement of optimal health status
Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals
Contributes to the discharge plan
Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members
Administers medications and other modalities within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse
Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing knowledge