Charge Nurse

Alpharetta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Clent is at the forefront of spinal health offering state-of-the-art care in Atlanta. Our elite team is committed to excellence in spine care pioneering innovative treatments that set us apart in the healthcare industry.

OVERVIEW:

The Charge Nurse works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Leadership Team to meet facility goals and objectives; ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies applicable laws and standards; to maintain a positive and professional approach in all communications; to provide effective supervision of nursing staff; to represent the healthcare delivery team to ensure patient safety quality care and safe efficient clinical operations by supporting effective patient care delivery systems.

OVERALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Charge Nurse will oversee the daily nursing staff of the facility under the direction of the DON and leadership team. The oversight will include but is not limited to: supervision of staff adherence to regulatory guidelines and rules; assisting in review and revision of policy and procedures; the Safety
Program and Emergency Preparation and Readiness; documentation compliance; medication management and safety; assisting in staff training and education.
Demonstrates initiative and ability to respond to and provide direction to patients physicians staff and visitors in a professional manner in all situations including crises and emergency situations.
Ensures medications are managed in a way to ensure safe storage and administration to minimize risk.
Ensures appropriate patient emergency readiness to include safe staffing patterns and management of training equipment and supplies to support effective response.
Actively participates in the Quality Improvement program. Supports ongoing quality improvement and risk mitigation.
Assists in Risk Management activities including root cause analysis on adverse events in conjunction with the leadership team as needed.
Reviews revises and updates policies and procedures as needed with the support of the leadership team. Ensures policies match process to support compliance with appropriate regulations.
Promotes a culture of safety within the facility.
Investigates and attempts to resolve patient visitor or employee complaints or concerns and reports to higher authority as appropriate.
Assists the DON with regular staff meetings to communicate information to the employees of the facility.
Performs other duties as needed to ensure the safety of all patients as well as the efficient operation of the facility.

DAILY STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the employment of qualified personnel to carry out the care and objectives in the facility
Assists the DON through policies that support job functions and staff responsibilities
Assists staff development by facilitating educational activities including annual training
Encourages all staff in monitoring and reporting adverse events
Ensures medications are ordered and managed appropriately
Oversees and assists with inventory management of supplies for the Preop/PACU area
Provides support and direction for staff during crisis or emergency situations
Provides feedback to DON on staff performance assisting in competency review
Monitors productivity and efficiency of the employees and safety of the facility overall through performance and benchmarking indicators
Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations to support staff safety

SKILLS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS (may include but are not limited to):

Current and active unencumbered Registered Nursing License in the state of Georgia.
Bachelors degree in health-related or business field.
Management experience in a medical environment ASC experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Maintain complete and accurate facility records.
Communicate and understand policies accurately.
Support the facility operations with accountability and professional demeanor.
Exhibit a sound clinical knowledge base.
Leadership skills.
Understanding of compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships across the organization.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Clent is at the forefront of spinal health offering state-of-the-art care in Atlanta. Our elite team is committed to excellence in spine care pioneering innovative treatments that set us apart in the healthcare industry. OVERVIEW: The Charge Nurse works closely with the Dir...

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

OVERVIEW:

OVERALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Charge Nurse will oversee the daily nursing staff of the facility under the direction of the DON and leadership team. The oversight will include but is not limited to: supervision of staff adherence to regulatory guidelines and rules; assisting in review and revision of policy and procedures; the Safety
Program and Emergency Preparation and Readiness; documentation compliance; medication management and safety; assisting in staff training and education.
Demonstrates initiative and ability to respond to and provide direction to patients physicians staff and visitors in a professional manner in all situations including crises and emergency situations.
Ensures medications are managed in a way to ensure safe storage and administration to minimize risk.
Ensures appropriate patient emergency readiness to include safe staffing patterns and management of training equipment and supplies to support effective response.
Actively participates in the Quality Improvement program. Supports ongoing quality improvement and risk mitigation.
Assists in Risk Management activities including root cause analysis on adverse events in conjunction with the leadership team as needed.
Reviews revises and updates policies and procedures as needed with the support of the leadership team. Ensures policies match process to support compliance with appropriate regulations.
Promotes a culture of safety within the facility.
Investigates and attempts to resolve patient visitor or employee complaints or concerns and reports to higher authority as appropriate.
Assists the DON with regular staff meetings to communicate information to the employees of the facility.
Performs other duties as needed to ensure the safety of all patients as well as the efficient operation of the facility.

DAILY STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the employment of qualified personnel to carry out the care and objectives in the facility
Assists the DON through policies that support job functions and staff responsibilities
Assists staff development by facilitating educational activities including annual training
Encourages all staff in monitoring and reporting adverse events
Ensures medications are ordered and managed appropriately
Oversees and assists with inventory management of supplies for the Preop/PACU area
Provides support and direction for staff during crisis or emergency situations
Provides feedback to DON on staff performance assisting in competency review
Monitors productivity and efficiency of the employees and safety of the facility overall through performance and benchmarking indicators
Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations to support staff safety

SKILLS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS (may include but are not limited to):

Current and active unencumbered Registered Nursing License in the state of Georgia.
Bachelors degree in health-related or business field.
Management experience in a medical environment ASC experience preferred.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Maintain complete and accurate facility records.
Communicate and understand policies accurately.
Support the facility operations with accountability and professional demeanor.
Exhibit a sound clinical knowledge base.
Leadership skills.
Understanding of compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships across the organization.