What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN (Charge Nurse) Ambulatory Surgery Center position at Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown?
RN (Charge Nurse) Ambulatory Surgery Center at Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown Summary:
As a Charge Nurse, you oversee daily operations in our Ambulatory Surgery Center, ensuring efficient patient care and adherence to healthcare standards. You manage a nursing team, coordinate patient schedules, and participate in direct patient care while promoting a safe and clean environment.
EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our network spans over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists, providing a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives.
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 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
- At least 1 year of experience with infection control preferred
- Favorable result on Background Check required
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
Language Skills/Computer Skills:
- 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:
- 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.
