ASC Registered Operating Room (OR) Charge Nurse

Austin Regional Clinic Round Rock, TX 78664, US

ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC:

Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/.

PURPOSE

Under the direction of leadership, the OR Charge Nurse oversees the daily operations of direct patient care in the operating rooms, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and quality standards. The OR Charge Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in addition to oversight of problem-solving assistance, and addressing complaints. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees all aspects of the Operating Rooms.
Works with surgeons and staff to foster effective communication.
Supports and oversees daily assignments and ensures appropriate OR coverage.
Fills in during staff absences, for lunch breaks, or when needed in the OR.
Assesses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients
Develops, discusses, and communicates realistic problem list (plan of care) in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.
Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues professional growth and development
Demonstrates the ability to communicate the center’s mission, vision and values, as well as center goals, to all staff.
Functions as a role model for current and new staff demonstrating behaviors in a professional manner to foster a positive work environment.
Performs selected duties as delegated by leadership including but not limited to:
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as overseeing daily assignments, ensures appropriate OR coverage, coordinates lunches and breaks, and other staffing related responsibilities.
Manages surgical schedule for timely and efficient flow including notifying surgeons of delays and addressing scheduling issues.
In coordination with leadership, works to create systems and problem solve ongoing issues that impact center/organizational goals and/or patient care delivery.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center safety, and specific job-related hazards.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the center, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
Regular and dependable attendance.
Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on ARC SharePoint.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs selected duties as delegated by the DON or others in authority.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required:

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Two (2) or more years RN experience.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
ASC, Operating Room, experience.

Certificate/License

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas required.
Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and current AHA approved Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card required.

Current AHA approved Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card preferred.

Required to maintain a current registered nursing license and CPR certifications during employment.

Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of all activities associated with the delivery of quality nursing practices and duties assigned to this role.
Skill in nursing practices within the scope of responsibilities assigned to this role.
Ability to manage multiple nursing activities simultaneously in a fast –paced environment.
Ability to work within a stressful environment under consistent deadlines, pressures and interruptions.
Ability to use nursing judgment and to apply nursing principles, practices and techniques.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Ability to work variable hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the center’s daily surgery schedule.
Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others’ needs.
Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals.
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows. Must be adept at using EMR, Microsoft Word and Windows, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software.
Excellent verbal and written documentation and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem solve skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to perform job duties in a professional manner at all times.
Ability to understand, recall, and communicate, factual information.
Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
Ability to apply common sense in performing job.
Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to problem identification and solutions.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate time management skills, prioritization and task completion.

Schedule: Monday-Friday

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