Charge Nurse
About Us
Blue Cloud is the largest pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) company in the country, specializing in dental restorative and exodontia surgery for pediatric and special needs patients delivered under general anesthesia. We are a mission-driven company with an emphasis on providing safe, quality, and accessible care at reduced costs to families and payors. Our ASC-based model provides an excellent working environment with a close-knit clinical team of Dentists, Anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, Registered Dental Assistants, and more.
Our Vision & Values
At Blue Cloud, it’s our vision to be the leader in safety and quality for pediatric dental patients treated in a surgery center environment. Our core values drive the decisions of our talented team every day and serve as a guiding direction toward that vision:
- We cheerfully work hard
- We are individually empathetic
- We keep our commitments
About You
You have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to our patients. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together for the good of each patient.
Responsibilities
The Charge Nurse coordinates and oversees nursing care and related activities of the surgical center per the policies and objectives of the center. Essential functions include:
- Prepare schedules and ensure completion of delegated tasks
- Provide daily and intermittent reports
- Maintain effective communication with DON/administrator, as well as clinical and non-clinical associates
- Ensure proper supervision of surgery center flow in the absence of the DON/administrator
- Report deviations in surgery, the schedule, and parent/guardian grievances to the DON/administrator
- Manage and supervise the nursing staff and provide support as needed
- Direct the admission of patients during the perioperative process within the surgery center
- Stay up-to-date on clinical staff certifications including PALS, ACLS, and BLS
- Assist with discharge and general flow of patients on the schedule
- Assist DON/administrator with nursing assignments
- Assist with ordering of necessary supplies for the surgery center
- Ensure that medical gas is ordered and stocked appropriately
- Sign off on competency evaluations
- Serve a multi-task role as a leader, teacher, and self-starting organizer
- Follow the surgery center’s professional conduct and dress code policy
- Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Knowledge regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
- ACLS certification within 30 days of hire
- PALS certification within 90 days of hire
- Current state license to practice as a registered nurse
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Previous experience in ICU or perioperative nursing