ASC Charge Nurse

PRISM Vision Group; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Vision Group in Chevy Chase, MD is seeking a Charge Nurse for an onsite role at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center. You will direct, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities to deliver safe patient care and ensure compliance with standards.

The position requires a Maryland RN license, BLS/ACLS, and at least 5 years of nursing management experience. You will oversee staffing, policies, infection control, and regulatory adherence while supporting a collaborative center environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program.
• Current unrestricted State of Maryland Nursing License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing management experience.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities to ensure safe patient care in line with standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor center policies and procedures.
• Review and submit center policy changes as needed.
• Coordinate daily surgical schedules and clinical staffing.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervise and collect required records and reports.
• Educate on infection control and risk management practices.
• Perform rounds to ensure continuity of care and center guidelines.
• Direct overall operations and evaluate performance across center areas.
• Plan and direct daily work; resolve conflicts and grievances.
• Coordinate site visits for inspections and maintenance.
• Provide patient care within scope of practice when necessary.
• Maintain nursing standards and act as patient advocate.
• Ensure availability of durable goods for safe patient care.
• Implement nursing care plans to resolve patient issues.
• Utilize resources to control costs without impacting care.
• Report and document information accurately and timely.
• Maintain privacy practices and OSHA standards.
• Comply with center policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Infection control

Multi-tasking

Education

Accredited Registered Nurse Program

Maryland RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

5+ years nursing management experience

Job description

Overview

This non-exempt, onsite role is located at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, in Chevy Chase, MD, which is part of Prism Vision Group.

Compensation Range: $85,000 - 145,000 (Dependent on Experience)

The Charge Nurse is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies.
• Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center.
• Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures.
• Coordinates daily surgical schedules.
• Coordinates clinical staffing.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
• Supervision and collection of all required records and reports.
• Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management
• Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center.
• Planning, and directing daily work.
• Conflict/grievance resolution.
• Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits.
• Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice.
• Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate.
• Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care
• Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient.
• Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
• Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices.
• Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party.
• Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts.
• Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed.
• Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting.
• Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging.
• Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports.
• Adheres to all center policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice.
• Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing bod.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

Able to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Qualifications

Qualification/Certifications/Licenses:

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program
• Current unrestricted State of Maryland Nursing License
• BLS, ACLS
• Must have a minimum of 5 years nursing management experience.
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Must be able to multi-task

Working Conditions:

Environment: This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Physical Demands: this positionrequires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, andlifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseasesand/or blood borne pathogens.