DECA Health has an exciting career opportunity for a Charge Nurse to manage and supervise the clinical/patient care operations at the West Central Surgery Centers in Toledo, OH. The Charge Nurse leads a clinical team to achieve high-quality patient care our two Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

Essential Functions:

• Works to assure uninterrupted quality patient care activities including:
• Scheduling staff to meet patient care and process requirements.
• Review of Patients to prevent delays in care, service and pain management.
• Works closely with Director of Nursing and the Medical Director to support and implement ASC policies and procedures to the maximum extent possible.
• Works with all personnel who contribute to the delivery of patient care services to help resolve problems and follow-up on outstanding issues. Ensures patient care is facilitated consistently and efficiently to meet the guidelines of AAAHC ensuring patient safety.
• Functions as a front-line resource for all clinical personnel in assigned facility. Facilitates orientation of new employees mentoring and educating for optimum education and practice.
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing and Medical Director regarding cost reduction and improvement initiatives including chart audits and data collection.
• Works with personnel to minimize inventory investment.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Must have a Degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing management/administrative experience. Must possess a current State of Ohio license to practice as a registered nurse. Must possess strong analytical ability and be capable of using PC programs such as MS Office and Excel. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Toledo, OH 43617: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person