What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN (Charge Nurse) Ambulatory Surgery Center position at Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown?
Charge Nurse Role Summary
The Charge Nurse at the Ambulatory Surgery Center is responsible for managing daily operations and overseeing nursing staff to ensure high standards of patient care. Key responsibilities include coordinating breaks, documenting nursing activities, and participating in direct patient care.
Job Description
The successful candidate will have at least one year of charge nurse experience, a valid RN license, and relevant certifications. They will be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care in an effective manner, demonstrating primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
Requirements
To perform this role successfully, the ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- 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
- At least 1 year of Charge Nurse/management experience is required, preferably in an Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and/or hospital
- 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)
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
