PACU Charge Nurse — Lead Perioperative Care & Team

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Frederick Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee and coordinate patient care within the department. You will lead clinical staff, mentor teammates, and ensure adherence to regulatory and hospital policies while delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, coordinating care with physicians and nursing teams, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
• Skills to perform all job duties per age-specific patient population.
• Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Make frequent patient rounds to ensure quality and identify care improvements.
• Prepare patient care assignments considering staff competency and patient needs.
• Ensure safe patient care environment and compliance with department standards.
• Maintain accurate unit reports and records per shift.
• Provide patient/family teaching and discharge planning support.
• Mentor and evaluate clinical staff with guidance from the unit Manager/Director.
• Assist in staffing schedule planning and budget input.

Skills

Communication

Nursing skills

Technology use

Body mechanics

Patient care

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Frederick Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to oversee and coordinate patient care within the department. You will lead clinical staff, mentor teammates, and ensure adherence to regulatory and hospital policies while delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, coordinating care with physicians and nursing teams, and participating in quality improvement activities.