ASC Charge Nurse

About the role

This non-exempt, onsite role is located at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center in Chevy Chase, MD, which is part of Prism Vision Group. The Charge Nurse is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies.
• Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center.
• Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures.
• Coordinates daily surgical schedules.
• Coordinates clinical staffing.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervision and collection of all required records and reports.
• Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management.
• Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center.
• Planning and directing daily work.
• Conflict/grievance resolution.
• Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits.
• Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice.
• Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate.
• Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care.
• Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient.
• Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
• Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices.
• Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party.
• Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts.
• Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed.
• Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting.
• Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging.
• Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports.
• Adheres to all center policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice.
• Knowledge of center's Policies & Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing body.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program
• Current unrestricted State of Maryland Nursing License
• BLS, ACLS
• Minimum of 5 years nursing management experience
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Must be able to multi-task

Working Conditions

Environment: This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Physical Demands: This position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the day's work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.

Pay

Compensation Range: $85,000 - $145,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Schedule

Non-exempt, onsite position.