Charge Nurse

 ABOUT US:

We aim to provide our patients with the best healthcare experience through innovation, professionalism, and compassionate care. Our physicians and staff share our passion for patient-centric care and are knowledgeable, skilled, and empathetic to our patients’ needs. We continuously look for ways to improve our patients' experience through data analytics, patient surveys, and feedback. Our commitment to patient care also includes investing in our employees through continuing education and training.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse is responsible for nursing care and managing efficiency of the ambulatory surgery center. Tasks include staff assignments and scheduling, performance evaluation of clinical staff, ensuring patient’s needs are met in all situations, ensuring consistent, high quality of care provided by nursing team. Oversees direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, leadership, patients, family members, and personnel in all departments. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Clinical Manager including but not limited to: serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing required; Current registered nurse licensure in State of employment is required; BLS / ACLS / PALS Certi?ed is required; CPAN, CAPA, and / or CNOR, preferred; Minimum of 3 years of perioperative nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center setting; Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•  Patient Experience—Understanding and anticipating the patient’s needs, actively striving to exceed our patient's expectations,      and providing ongoing education and communication.    

Proactive—Keep others informed. Ask for help when needed and bring any challenges or concerns to leadership.

•  Analytical mind- capable of out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems.

•  Professionalism- Displaying cautious, helpful, and ethical behavior. Maintaining composure even under challenging circumstances.

•  Excellent Communication Skills, both written and verbal. Focus on becoming an active listener to understand the needs of co-   workers and patients better.

•  Drive for Results—Strives to improve the patient experience by committing to continuous improvement and going above and beyond optimal outcomes.

•  Focus on Efficiency – Utilizes technology, innovation, and process improvements to improve efficiency and effectiveness continuously.

•  Teamwork- Participates as a team member and establishes strong working relationships with teammates and the organization.

•  Celebrates Change- Receptive to new ideas and responds to changes with flexibility and optimism.

•  Forward-thinking attitude—Consider how your actions and behavior influence or affect others and how this will impact your future growth in the company.

•  Continues Learning and Improvement- Acknowledges own strengths and development needs and works to strengthen capabilities.

OWNERSHIP SKILLS:

•  Help foster a positive workplace environment that encourages accountability, collaboration, and transparency

.•  Self-awareness: understanding your learning style and personality traits. Focus on your strengths rather than your weaknesses.

•  Pride in one’s work by asking questions when needed, providing feedback, and completing job tasks promptly.

•  Aligning job responsibilities and projects with the company’s goal and mission.

•  Pro-active measures in daily work that anticipate problems and develop solutions.

•  Ask for clarification when needed. Work in an organized and structured environment to minimize stress during busy workdays.

•  Confidence in expressing ideas and solutions during meetings or projects. Openness to other employees’ opinions and feedback.

•  Establish performance goals and align personal interests and career aspirations with new tasks and responsibilities.

•  Offer solutions to problems rather than presenting issues.

•  Ask for constructive feedback regarding job performance.

•  Share responsibility for actively maintaining "workload items" for clinical and support buckets.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

•  Exerting up to twenty-?ve pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

•  Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or ?ngers.

•  Have close visual acuity to perform an activity, including viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, interpretation, etc.

•  Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills to complete essential tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.

•  Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENT:

• Execute tasks independently.

•  Learn and memorize tasks.

•  Maintains concentration/focus on tasks.

•  Perform tasks in a demanding environment requiring multi-tasking and prioritizing work.

•  Must be comfortable working and interacting with large groups of people daily.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Generous PTO allowance 

Holiday Pay

Health, Dental & Vision 

Life Insurance

Short-term disability Long-term disability

401k with discretionary match 

Uniform Allowance (clinic only) 

Professional Development

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.