OR Charge Nurse RN

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company.  If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [email protected]

Job Title

Charge Nurse RN

Position Summary

The Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing day-today operations of the surgery center. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the scheduling of procedures, scheduling and managing staff, inventory control, human resources, staff credentialing, preventive maintenance and safety, assistance with marketing, QA/QI, and risk management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preceptor for front office operations
• Clinical Operations Management
  • Monitor day-to-day internal flow
  • Monitor daily staffing of employees and assignments
  • Backup Circulator, Pre-op, PACU
  • Maintain adherence to operating policy/procedure manuals
  • IV insertions
  • Weekly scheduled meetings with administration and/or managers
  • Patient Survey Response Damage Control
• Inventory
  • Over see ordering of supplies/linens
  • Ensure preference cards are up to date
  • Physical Inventory
  • Monitor daily op-note reports and changes are communicated and sent to billing
• QA/Compliance Management
• Help with the following:
  • Coordinate Equipment Repairs/needs
  • Maintain compliance and risk management (generator, pharmacy review, radiology, State Inspections, Infection Control reports, and incident reports
  • Manage QA program (QA checklists/audits, Peer Review, quality improvement, quality assurance, employee competency
  • Coordinate and accountable for yearly inspections (life safety, pharmacy, radiology, biohazard, etc.)
  • Quarterly Board Meetings (backup coordinator as needed)
• Employee Management:
• Help with the Following:
  • Employee education and risk management
  • Maintain employee health records and keep files up to date
  • Conduct monthly staff meetings
  • Conduct Fire and Disaster drills 1 every 2 months
  • Employee evaluations
  • Employee HR Issues
• Marketing
  • Customer/patient relations
  • -Physician office staff issues
  • -Implementing new physician preferences, paperwork, etc.
  • -Training staff accordingly to specialty

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Current State RN license
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification
• ASPAN membership preferred

Physical/Mental Demands: 

• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor

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Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our team members, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• And More!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.