What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN (Charge Nurse) Ambulatory Surgery Center (Full-time) position at Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown?
Charge Nurse (RN) at Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown Summary:
The Charge Nurse oversees daily operations, manages nursing staff, and ensures high-quality patient care in an ambulatory surgery environment. This role requires strong leadership skills, operating room experience, and the ability to assess and implement effective patient care.
Job Title: Charge Nurse
Company: The Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Operating Room (OR) Experience Highly Preferred
Perks:
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Discounts
Hours:
- Full Time
- Our surgery center is open Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:00pm. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.
- No late nights, weekends or on-call shifts
Requirements:
- At least 1 year of Charge Nurse/management experience is required, 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), ASC, Pre-Op/Post-Op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
- Valid Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) License required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- Experience with infection control preferred
- Favorable result on Background Check
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
Performance Expectations:
- Critical Thinking – Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
- Interpersonal – Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
- Job Knowledge/Responsibilities – Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State.
- Attendance – Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences.
- Licence – Maintains and renews professional license in a timely manner.
Language Skills/Computer Skills:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of NextGen Database software and Microsoft Word.
- Printer, copier, telephone, and fax
- Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
Physical Demands:
- The employee must be able to: walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
- Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds
- Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds
- Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb
Accident or Health Hazards:
- Regular exposure to blood and body substances
- Exposure to needle sticks possible
- Blood-borne pathogen risk classification category #1
Working Conditions:
- Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at (636) 227-2600.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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