What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Leadership Position position at Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown?
Job Overview
The Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown seeks a skilled and experienced Charge Nurse to oversee daily operations, manage nursing staff, and ensure high standards of patient care. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for coordinating clinical activities in the operating room, managing staff schedules, and enforcing policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the operating room, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care
- Manage nursing staff, providing guidance and support as needed
- Coordinate breaks, lunch, daily log checks, and enforce policies
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care of patients
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment
Requirements:
- At least 1 year of Charge Nurse/management experience, preferably in an Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and/or hospital
- Experience managing a team of at least 20 direct reports is preferred
- Must have previous Nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op/Post-Op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
- Valid Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) License required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
