Charge Nurse Preop/PACU/ASC

Peachtree Orthopedics; Cumming (GA); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Peachtree Orthopedics seeks a Charge Nurse for Preop, PACU and ASC to manage patient flow and staffing within Surgical Services/Ambulatory Surgery Center. The role requires RN licensure in Georgia, ACLS and BLS certification, and strong leadership, teamwork and customer service skills.

Proficiency in MS Word/Outlook and Amkai experience are preferred. The Charge Nurse serves as Nurse Manager designee when needed, oversees staffing plans, budgets, and compliance with safety standards, and trains

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• ACLS and BLS certification required; if ACLS not held at hire, must obtain within 3 months.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, customer service, organizational and technical skills.
• Computer proficiency including MS Word and Outlook; Amkai experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Serve as Pre-Op/PACU nurse and manage patient flow.
• Keep Nurse Manager informed; provide staff guidance.
• Display customer service attitude toward patients and staff.
• Plan Pre-Op and PACU staffing to ensure coverage.
• Coordinate staffing from nursing agency as needed.
• Report back orders to appropriate staff.
• Contribute to budgeting.
• Promote awareness of waste and costs of supplies.
• Handle disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Ensure proper use of equipment; adhere to procedures.
• Train new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service

Organizational skills

Technical skills

MS Word/Outlook proficiency

Formazione

RN licensure (GA)

Accredited nursing program graduate

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Strumenti

Amkai

Descrizione del lavoro

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Charge Nurse Preop/PACU/ASC

Clinical Regular Full-Time Cumming, GA, US

Job Description

Job Title:Charge Nurse Preop/PACU/ASC

Department:Surgical Services/ Ambulatory Surgery Center

Reports To:Nurse Manager

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Summary

The Charge Nurse Preop manages the flow of patients, ensuring excellent nursing care and cost-effectiveness of material and human resources. The Charge Nurse exhibits clinical expertise and possesses leadership abilities to promote an environment where team members can work cooperatively. He/she serves as Nurse Manager designee in the absence of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. He/she understands safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves in the role of Pre-Op/PACU nurse.
• Keep Nurse Manager abreast of clinical activities as needed. Serves as resource for guidance and assistance to staff, anesthesiology staff, vendors, MD’s, visitors and patients.
• Display a “customer service” attitude toward patients, visitors, vendors, and other staff members.
• Plan Pre-Op and PACU staffing assignments to ensure adequate coverage and effective utilization of staff as the operative schedule requires.
• Secures staffing from nursing agency as needed.
• Report back orders to appropriate staff.
• Contribute to budgeting.
• Promote staff awareness of waste/costs of supplies and medications.
• Appropriately handle the disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Understand and perform proper technique of equipment in work area.
• Adhere to procedures, policies, and standards.
• Maintain area of Special Assignment.
• Responsible for training new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• ACLS and BLS certification required. If not ACLS certified at hire, must obtain within three (3) months of hire.
• Must support preparation activities for State and AAAHC surveys.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, customer service, organizational, and technical skills.
• Computer proficiency required (MS Word/Outlook); Amkai experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Georgia State Board of Nursing Licensure (RN)-required.
• American Heart Association BLS-required.
• ACLS-required (or obtain within three (3) months of hire).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk and may be on their feet much of the day, including pushing/pulling patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. The role may involve stressful situations and potential exposure to anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, sharps, and cleaning solutions. The employee frequently is required to move all extremities within full range of motion and to stoop and bend. Noise level is usually moderate.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.