Charge RN - Surgical Services

Curryhealthnetwork; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curryhealthnetwork is looking for a Surgical Services Charge Nurse to oversee patient care and surgical competencies. This role involves coordinating outpatient surgeries and administrative duties to ensure excellence in patient care.

The candidate should hold a current RN license with at least three years of experience in surgical services, and strong communication skills are essential. The position is based in Oregon.

This role offers a chance to significantly impact patient care while working within an ethical and compassionate healthcare framework.

Qualifications

• Current state Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• Must have three or more years of experience in Surgical Services Nursing.
• Effective strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the provision of patient care in the surgical setting.
• Coordinate outpatient surgery and other surgical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer knowledge and ability

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Education

Current state Registered Nurse licensure

Current ACLS & PALS certification preferred

Three or more years of experience in Surgical Services Nursing

Previous departmental management experience of at least one year

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

Curry General Hospital
94220 4th St
Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA

Under the general supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, the Surgical Services Charge Nurse supervises the provision of direct and indirect patient care in the surgical setting. Functions as liaison between patients, physicians and other healthcare providers. Communicates with physicians, Director of Surgical Services, House Supervisors, and co‑workers as appropriate about patient and department needs. Responsible for ensuring competence of pre/intra/postoperative staff members and for ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures related to pre/intra/postoperative services. Directs and delegates duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Able to perform all Essential Functions of a Surgical Services RN.

Assign pre/postoperative responsibilities considering skill mix and unique patient needs.

Ensure and validate competencies for all pre/intra/postoperative staff members.

Perform routine and emergent surgical services care and interventions as needed to support the department.

Along with the Director of Surgical Services, oversee and coordinate outpatient surgery, endoscopy, and other outpatient surgical procedures.

Along with the Director of Surgical Services, performs administrative duties to support optimal performance of the department, including overseeing scheduling, staffing, providing input to the Director with regards to policies and procedures. Participates in development of competencies. Upon request of the Director, will sign‑off timecards and participates in annual staff evaluations. Participates in budgeting and is accountable for compliance with budget standards.

Familiar with Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. Ensures that Care and Documentation by staff members, meets current standards of practice and complies with all such guidelines.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Integrity: We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Current state Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current ACLS & PALS certification preferred but required within 6 months of hire.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in Surgical Services Nursing.
• Previous departmental management experience of at least one (1) year is strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge and ability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• None of the time: taste or smell
• Up to 1/3 of the time: Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Walk, reach with hands and arms, sit, push/pull, reach with hands
• Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

• None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds
• Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: No requirement
• Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

• Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

• None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather conditions, vibration
• Up to 1/3 of the time: Toxic or caustic chemicals, Risk of electrical shock, Risk of Radiation
• From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

• 0 hours per day- Repetitive use of foot control(both)
• From 1 – 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy(both)
• From 3 – 4 hours per day: No Requirement
• From 5 – 6 hours per day: No requirement
• From 7+ hours per day: Repetitive use of hands (both), Fine Dexterity (both), Grasping simple/light (both)

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.

Licenses & Certifications

• PALS
• ACLS
• BLS
• FIT Test
• RN

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