ASC Charge Nurse

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse at our Ambulatory Surgery Center plays a vital leadership role by supporting the Director of Nursing, guiding the clinical team, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring exceptional patient care throughout the surgical experience.

Position Summary

The Charge Nurse provides both clinical and operational leadership within our Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Center. This position assists the Director of Nursing with the day-to-day management of nursing services, staff scheduling, patient care coordination, and regulatory compliance. In the Director of Nursing's absence, the Charge Nurse assumes supervisory responsibilities to ensure efficient operations and continuity of care. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Charge Nurse provides direct patient care throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgery. This role collaborates closely with physicians, surgical staff, and other departments to deliver safe, high-quality patient care while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Aid with the hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, and development of nursing staff.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Cook with staff schedules to ensure appropriate patient coverage while meeting regulatory and budgetary requirements.
• Assist with employee performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and wage recommendations in accordance with company policies.
• Support ongoing staff education, competency validation, certification, and professional development.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing and ASC Coordinator to prepare for accreditation and regulatory surveys, ensuring staff readiness and compliance with all applicable standards.
• Maintain departmental processes to maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory agency requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• One (1) year or more of nursing experience in a surgical or ambulatory surgery setting preferred.
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Activities: Standing for extended periods, Walking, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing. Close visual acuity required for patient assessment and clinical procedures.

Physical Requirements: Medium work requiring: Up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, Up to 30 pounds of force frequently, Up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

Potential Workplace Exposures: Anesthesia gases and agents, Blood and bloodborne pathogens, Communicable diseases, Hazardous waste, Moving mechanical equipment, Sharp instruments.