Charge Registered Nurse - RN

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

Coordinates facility operations and patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care; 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; Supports and drives quality standards through regulatory requirements and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI); Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge; Administers medications and IV conscious sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders; Ensures regular and effective communication with all physicians; Participates in cost control initiatives; Acts as the Facility Manager in the absence of the manager; Acts as the Patient Safety Officer and conducts quarterly patient safety meetings and fire drills

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

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

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving