This non-exempt, onsite role is located at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, in Chevy Chase, MD, which is part of Prism Vision Group.
Compensation Range: $85,000 - 145,000 (Dependent on Experience)
The Charge Nurse is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies.
- Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center.
- Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures.
- Coordinates daily surgical schedules.
- Coordinates clinical staffing.
- Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
- Supervision and collection of all required records and reports.
- Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management
- Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center.
- Planning, and directing daily work.
- Conflict/grievance resolution.
- Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits.
- Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice.
- Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate.
- Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care
- Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient.
- Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
- Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices.
- Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party.
- Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts.
- Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed.
- Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting.
- Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging.
- Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports.
- Adheres to all center policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.
- Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice.
- Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing bod.
Non-Essential Job Functions:Able to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.
Qualification/Certifications/Licenses:- Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program
- Current unrestricted State of Maryland Nursing License
- BLS, ACLS
- Must have a minimum of 5 years nursing management experience.
- Must be detail oriented and well organized
- Must be able to multi-task
Working Conditions:Environment: This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Physical Demands: this position
requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and
lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases
and/or blood borne pathogens.
