Charge Nurse Day Surgery

Responsibilities

• The Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable to the Department Director for: The quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during his/her shift and assists the Director in the daily operation of the respective unit(s)/department.
• Provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor of unanticipated patient care events and/or risk management activities within patient care unit(s).
• Utilizes nursing personnel effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and assignments.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and/or staff education as necessary.
• Aids in performance evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR activities as needed.
• Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures their proper use and functionality and assists in the daily maintenance of par levels.
• Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients; enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes.
• Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis.
• Directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain of command.
• Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the charge nurse, if necessary.
• The Charge Nurse may perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios; he/she shall be temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties during such times by Director/designee and shall document details of same on patient care assignment record.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS upon hire and maintain current, preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital Surgical OR setting, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an acute care operating room preferred.
• CNOR within 2 years, preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
• Competency in Sedation Monitoring within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.