Charge Nurse

About the role

USPI Hill Country Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Charge Nurse to join our team. We have 1 OR room and 3 Procedure rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology. Position requires weekdays only — no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the OR staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases
• Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray)
• Prepares monthly call schedules
• Prepare, coordinate, and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs
• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues, provide efficiency, and smooth case flow
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases
• Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR
• Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day
• Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day. This also includes Radiology
• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done
• Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases
• Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs
• Preparing and administering annual evaluations
• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members
• Helps in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions
• Assistance in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys
• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE MIDAS data entry
• Enters data into Kronos time keeping program
• Assistance with staff counseling as necessary
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
• Three (3) years' experience in surgery
• Current Texas RN License
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• CNOR preferred
• Independent decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families, and vendors

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation