Charge Nurse III - Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center

About the Role

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff while also treating a limited number of patients. They are responsible for maintaining a high level of patient care, evaluating other nurses, and acting as an educational resource for nurses.

• Manage, supervise, and assist the nursing staff in the operating room.
• Provide administrative support and patient care.
• Direct the admission, discharge, and general flow of patients into the operating room.
• Assign nurses and support staff to patients/rooms.
• Provide guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs.
• Answer questions regarding operating room protocol.
• Develop and implement training courses and organize needs assessments to educate and train new nurses and staff.
• Create schedules, maintain adequate supplies, and inform staff of changes to protocol.
• Circulate in the surgical room and provide patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• PALS/ACLS (can be obtained).

Pay

USD $35.00/Hr. - USD $62.50/Hr.

Benefits

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.

Core Values

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions, and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians, and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve health care in America.