What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN (Charge Nurse) Ambulatory Surgery Center position at Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown?
Charge Nurse Job Title: Charge Nurse FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the facility; including but not limited to coordinating breaks/lunches, daily log checks, schedules, and enforcing policies. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Critical Thinking – Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room. Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice. Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record. Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care. Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
- Interpersonal – Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner. Maintains effective communication with patients, families, Physicians, and other staff. Able to work within a team. Balances team and individual responsibilities. Recognizes each department's significance and works appropriately with other departments. Good communication skills: oral and written. Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.
- Job Knowledge/Responsibilities – Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State. Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner. Complies with reporting adverse incidents. Has the ability to adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner. Ability to respond to emergent situations. Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the QAPI/Infection Control programs. Ability to work independently and within a group. Follows physician orders and directions from management. Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment. Assists in training new staff when needed.
- Attendance – Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
- Licence – Maintains and renews professional licence in a timely manner.
Required Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited Nursing Programme required Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred Valid Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) Licence required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred At least 1 year of Charge Nurse/management experience is required, preferably in an Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and/or hospital
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
