Charge Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Works with the Facility Manager, facility staff and physician to coordinate the facility operations and patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with policies, procedures and training. Provides nursing support to patients and staff. Assists with staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records, patient billing, OSHA and all company, state and federal compliance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate facility operations and patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care; Provide nursing support to patients and staff; Assist with staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records, patient billing, OSHA and compliance; Support and drive quality standards through Continuous Quality Improvement; Coordinate all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge; Confer with patients to obtain medical history, discuss procedure and answer questions; Educate patients and families regarding post procedure care; Administer medications and IV conscious sedation as directed; Ensure regular and effective communication with physicians; Attend and participate in Governing Body and CQI meetings; Ensure appropriate operation and inspection of facility equipment and technology; Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary environment; Participate in cost control initiatives; Manage medications including ordering, inventory control and checking for expired medications; Ensure medical records are accurate and complete; Perform chart audits; Coordinate annual medical testing and competency testing; Act as Facility Manager in absence; Act as Patient Safety Officer and conduct quarterly patient safety meetings and fire drills; Comply with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.); Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification; 6 - 8 years' related experience; Minimum of three years' experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU experience; Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is necessary; Experience with Medical database software; Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership and supervision of facility personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients; Good communication skills - verbal and written; Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification; Position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community

Nice to have

Bachelor's Degree preferred; Advanced Degree desirable; 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred; Minimum of three years of Interventional Radiology, scrub experience preferred; Supervisory or management experience within a medical or vascular access environment preferred

Benefits

competitive compensation and benefits package; Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving