Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

About the role

Alvarado Eye Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse to join our team.

Alvarado Eye Surgery Center (also known as St. Vincent Eye Surgery Medical Center), located in Los Angeles, CA, is a premier outpatient facility specializing in advanced ophthalmic surgical procedures. Our center is dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of skilled professionals, we deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. We are proud to serve the Los Angeles community with excellence and a commitment to enhancing vision and quality of life.

Success Profile

• Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Compassion
• Emotional Stability
• Adaptability
• Strong Clinical Judgment

Culture

• Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
• Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
• Delivering results through accountability and transparency
• Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve

Career Path

• Nurse Manager
• Clinical Director
• Administrator
• Business Office Manager

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
• Learning and Education: Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
• Leadership and Executive Development: Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
• Coaching and Mentorship: We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
• Military and Veterans Support: Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse, serving as the nursing support for the center Administrator, will be the main point of contact for RNs regarding patient care, scheduling, and other day-to-day responsibilities. They also perform the duties of a Registered Nurse daily and provide supervision and guidance to the nursing staff, stepping in as a staff nurse when necessary due to staffing needs.

Key Duties Include

• Manages nursing operations according to policies, protocols, and regulations.
• Uses data for continuous quality improvement and coordinates with Quality Management Committee.
• Ensures clinical care meets standards, collaborating with Center Manager and physicians.
• Handles clinical relations, including recruitment, training, and associate engagement.

Required Skills

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current unencumbered California RN License
• 3+ years experience in perioperative setting or procedure healthcare. Relevant work history in environments that require surgical procedures and patient care. Experience in optical procedures preferred.
• 1+ years nursing leadership experience
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• BLS & ACLS accredited by AHA required
• Independent decision making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.