Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
Strong knowledge of Nursing Principles, Practice, and Procedures.
Ability to prioritize, delegate, and problem-solve under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings.
Perform patient assessments and verify surgical consents and documentation.
Monitor patients during recovery and provide discharge education.
Direct and supervise nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
Assist in developing and maintaining nursing policies and procedures.
Conduct annual reviews of nursing policies for regulatory compliance.
Mentor and train new and existing nursing staff.
Benefits
401(K) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
Employer paid LTD and Basic Life insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation days.
Employee discounts.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Job
Charge Nurse
Overview:
We are seeking a Charge Nurse for a very busy ophthalmology Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The Charge Registered Nurse provides direction and supervision to nursing staff while ensuring high-quality patient care. Key responsibilities include helping develop nursing policies and procedures, overseeing quality assurance, and supporting effective communication across the healthcare team.
The Charge Nurse mentors and trains staff, manages scheduling to optimize patient flow, oversees inventory, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. This role assumes leadership of the unit in the Nursing Director's absence and reports directly to the Director of Nursing.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties (Pre-Op, OR, Post-Op):
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings.
Perform patient assessments, collect medical histories, and verify surgical consents and required documentation.
Monitor patients during recovery, provide discharge education, and ensure smooth transitions of care.
Leadership, Coordination & Support:
Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care services.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining written nursing objectives, policies, and procedures.
Conduct annual reviews of nursing policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provide mentorship, orientation, and training to new and existing nursing staff.
Manage staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and efficient patient flow.
