Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location
Arcadia, CA | United States
Job description
The Charge Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing nursing care in all clinical areas of the center according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. Coordinates and directs patient care and related activities of the center according to accepted standards. Shares responsibility for the fiscal activities of the clinical services. Oversees patient scheduling in all clinical areas. Analyzes and evaluates nursing care to improve quality of care given. Works closely with administrative and medical staff in coordinating patient-care service functions. May assume responsibilities for Center Director in his or her absence.Responsible for equipment, medical-supply inventory, manuals, documentation, and employee files
Responsibilities - Applies accepted clinical nursing principles and practices to patient-care activities in the center
- Coordinates patient-care activities with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide continuity of patient care
- Assists center staff in identifying and solving problems with nursing care provided
- Oversees all nursing activities during emergencies to verify that patient needs are met
- Participates in primary care of patients as needed and oversees clinical areas to verify that patient needs are met
- Enforces nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care
- Recommends revision of patient-care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and practices
- Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Supervises care of the operating room area/equipment to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and operational ability at all times
- Controls patient/staff traffic to help prevent infections
Qualifications 1. High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
2. Graduate of accredited school of nursing
3. RN with active license in appropriate state
4. CPR certification
5. Healthcare-management experience
6. Evidence of leadership qualities
7. Strong ethical and moral character references
8. Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English
Preferred 1. ACLS certification
2. ASC experience
3. Computer literacy
Effective November 1, 2021, AMSURG’s Vaccination Policy requires all teammates, including clinicians and independent contractors, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment or engagement. Regardless of position, all new hires must submit proof of vaccination and or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. This policy is designed to protect the health and safety of our patients, communities and each other.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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