Charge Nurse PreOp – Blue Ridge Day Surgery Center Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Job Description:

OverviewAt SCA Health, we believe health care is about people -the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammateswho push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure orinnovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together,learning from each other and living out the mission, vision andvalues that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health isredefining specialty care by developing more accessible,patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practiceclinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans abroad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians,health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-basedcare to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What setsSCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Eachdecision we make is rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement InclusionOur values aren’t empty words – they inform ourattitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directlyimpacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll findopportunities to build your career alongside a team that valuesyour expertise, invests in your success, and shares a commonmission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve healthcare in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefitspackage to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401kplan with company match, paid time off, life and disabilityinsurance, and more. Click here to learn more about ourbenefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team,they will.

ResponsibilitiesThe Charge Nurse supervises and supportsa nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients.

They are responsible for maintaining a high level of patient care,evaluating other nurses and acting as an educational resource fornurses.

Key Responsibilities:

Charge nurse is required to be an experienced registered nursewho will display leadership, management and communication skills.

They are responsible for managing, supervising and assisting thenursing staff in the operating room, as well as providingadministrative support and patient care. Regular duties include directing the admission, discharge andgeneral flow of patients into the operating room and assigningnurses and support staff to patients/rooms. While daily goals mustbe met, effective charge nurses are flexible and able to prioritizeand adapt during emergencies. Charge nurse will provide guidance on administering care to newpatients or those with special needs and answer questions regardingoperating room protocol. They frequently work with other nurses andpatients to create a plan of care that is individualized to apatient’s needs. Charge nurse will develop and implement trainingcourses and organize needs assessment to help educate and train newnurses and staff.

Administrative Duties And Responsibilities Aside from managerial responsibilities, charge nurses performadministrative duties including creating schedules, maintainingadequate supplies and informing staff of changes to protocol. Insome settings, charge nurses plan budgets for the nursingstaff.

Nursing Duties And Responsibilities While most duties and responsibilities are managerial andadministrative, charge nurses also provide patient care. Althoughthe number of patients and relative difficulty of each case mayvary depending on the schedule. Other duties will includecirculating a surgical room.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Are in complete alignment with our core values To promote the highest standards of clinical nursing care To lead, manage and supervise the work of the Staff Nurses To provide person centered nursing care to residents whichenables them to enjoy a valued life Complete one to one supervision sessions and Appraisals forStaff Nurses To maintain good working relationships with the nursing andcare team, attend staff meetings and encourage input from wholeteam on improvements to the care home service Ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation andevaluation of patient care through the development of written careplans To maintain correctly written records as required by thecompany and the regulatory bodies To communicate all requests and changes of practice to allrelevant personnel To assume named nurse/link nurse responsibilities To report any injuries, disease and dangerous practice to allrelevant personnel To challenge poor practice and provide guidance for improvingpractice. Dealing with matters arising in the team with a view tosettlement as opposed to escalation – if necessary, involve HRdepartment for support and advice Ensuring that all staff comply with the organization’s policiesand procedures including Health and Safety and FireRegulations Ensuring that the service complies with regulatory requirementse.g. Control of Infection Attending staff meetings internally as required Maintaining sound working relationships with staff inregulatory bodies and other relevant organizationsQualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Current license to practice professional nursing in the Staterequired BLS for Healthcare Providers required

PALS/ACLS

(this can be obtained)USD $37.00/Hr. USD$40.00/Hr.