Job DescriptionJob Title: Charge Nurse Preop/PACU/ASC
Department: Surgical Services/ Ambulatory Surgery Center
Reports To: Nurse Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: June 12, 2026
SummaryThe Charge Nurse Preop manages the flow of patients, ensuring excellent nursing care and cost-effectiveness of material and human resources. The Charge Nurse exhibits clinical expertise and possesses leadership abilities to promote an environment where team members can work cooperatively. He/she serves as Nurse Manager designee in the absence of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. He/she understands safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Serves in the role of Pre-Op/PACU nurse.
- Keep Nurse Manager abreast of clinical activities as needed. Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to staff, anesthesiology staff, vendors, MD's, visitors and patients.
- Display a "customer service" attitude toward patients, visitors, vendors, and other staff members.
- Plan Pre-Op and PACU staffing assignments to ensure adequate coverage and effective utilization of staff as the operative schedule requires.
- Secures staffing from nursing agency as needed.
- Report back orders to appropriate staff.
- Contribute to budgeting.
- Promote staff awareness of waste/costs of supplies and medications.
- Appropriately handle the disposal of biohazardous materials.
- Understand and perform proper technique of equipment in work area.
- Adhere to procedures, policies, and standards.
- Maintain area of Special Assignment.
- Responsible for training new employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Previous ASC management experience preferred.
- ACLS and BLS certification required. If not ACLS certified at hire, must obtain within three (3) months of hire.
- Must support preparation activities for State and AAAHC surveys.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, customer service, organizational, and technical skills.
- Computer proficiency required (MS Word/Outlook); Amkai experience preferred.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Georgia State Board of Nursing Licensure (RN)-required.
- American Heart Association BLS-required.
- ACLS-required (or obtain within three (3) months of hire).
Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk and may be on their feet much of the day, including pushing/pulling patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. The role may involve stressful situations and potential exposure to anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, sharps, and cleaning solutions. The employee frequently is required to move all extremities within full range of motion and to stoop and bend. Noise level is usually moderate.
