Day Surgery Charge Nurse: Lead Patient Care & Team

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Dallas area is seeking a Day Surgery Charge Nurse responsible for overseeing nursing staff and patient care during shifts. The Charge Nurse reports to the Department Director and helps run daily operations of the unit.

Responsibilities include directing staff, coordinating with the House Supervisor on risk events, and ensuring qualityDocumentation and regulatory compliance for smooth patient flow and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS required on hire; maintain current.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire; maintain current.
• PALS preferred (required for pediatric OR facilities).
• 1–2 years supervisory experience in acute care preferred.
• 1 year critical care / PACU experience in acute care preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.
• CNOR or CCRN within 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor for unanticipated patient care events and risk management.
• Utilizes nursing staff effectively; assists with scheduling, staffing and assignments.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff; facilitates education as needed.
• Assists with performance evaluations and HR activities as needed.
• Assesses supplies and equipment; ensures proper use and par levels.
• Collaborates with other department managers to coordinate services for patients.
• Enhances patient flow and admission/discharge/transfer processes.
• Assesses care delivery and documentation for quality and safety.
• Directs staff to adjust plans of care to ensure patient safety and policy compliance.
• Interviews patients/families on admission and rounds to improve experience and access to services.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Critical care

PACU experience

Education

BSN

RN license

CNOR

CCRN

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Job description

Prime Healthcare in Dallas area is seeking a Day Surgery Charge Nurse responsible for overseeing nursing staff and patient care during shifts. The Charge Nurse reports to the Department Director and helps run daily operations of the unit.

Responsibilities include directing staff, coordinating with the House Supervisor on risk events, and ensuring qualityDocumentation and regulatory compliance for smooth patient flow and care delivery.