Charge Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery

painpointhealth; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

PTO

Job summary

PainPointHealth in Athens, GA is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for Ambulatory Surgery to lead daily clinical operations while providing direct patient care. You will guide the clinical team and ensure safety and quality standards across pre-op, procedure, and recovery phases.

The role offers a full-time schedule with a Monday-Friday weekday rhythm, competitive pay of $45-$48/hour, and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting patient safety and team performance.

Qualifications

• ADN required and active RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience in ambulatory surgery or pain management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staffing, assignments, and clinical workflow.
• Provide clinical guidance to nurses and support staff.
• Supervise personnel and reinforce protocols.
• Assess patients, monitor responses, and document findings.
• Deliver nursing care across pre-op, procedure, and recovery.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical operations

Patient care

Education

ADN

BSN (preferred)

CPAN (certification)

Job description

Charge Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery

Full-Time | $45-$48/hour | Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM & Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Location: Athens, GA 30606

Ready to Take the Lead While Staying Hands-On?

Bring your nursing leadership skills to an established interventional pain practice where you'll help guide daily clinical operations while continuing to provide direct patient care. This is an opportunity to make an impact on patient safety, clinical quality, and team performance, all while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
• Leadership position with hands-on clinical responsibilities
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to influence clinical quality and patient safety
• Established interventional pain practice
• Competitive $45-$48/hour pay
• Comprehensive benefits package

Your Role

The Charge Nurse will oversee daily clinical operations, coordinate nursing workflows, and serve as a resource to the clinical team throughout the pre-operative, procedural, and recovery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staffing, assignments, and clinical workflow
• Provide guidance and serve as a clinical resource for nurses and support staff
• Supervise support personnel and reinforce established protocols
• Assess patients, monitor responses to treatment, and document clinical findings
• Recognize and communicate changes in patient condition to appropriate team members
• Deliver nursing care throughout pre-op, procedural, and recovery phases
• Work with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes
• Promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance initiatives
• Maintain professional, ethical, and evidence-based clinical standards
• Participate in team meetings and continuing education
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification

Preferred:

• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and/or pain management experience
• Experience using Athena EHR
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• CPAN certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Join Our Clinical Team

If you're ready to lead a clinical team, contribute to safe and efficient surgical care, and remain actively involved in patient care, this could be the next step in your nursing career.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.