Great South Bay Endoscopy Center (GSBE), a GI Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Patchogue, NY, has an exciting opportunity for a Charge Nurse to join our team!

This is a chance for YOU to become a part of an organization focused on patient care, preventing colon cancer and raising awareness!

What makes us awesome:

Perks and Benefits

• No evening, on-call or holiday work hours
• Paid Time Off including: Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Bereavement, Jury, and Voting
• High quality, Cost effective Medical, Dental, Vison, and Prescription coverages. Including multiple plan options and flexible spending accounts.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD and Supplemental Insurances

What you’ll do:

The Charge Nurse will be responsible for daily clinical staffing and the efficient flow of patients through the Endoscopy experience. The Charge Nurse will participate with recruiting, hiring and evaluating all nursing personnel. As Charge Nurse, the Charge Nurse will participate in the Endoscopy Center CQI, Infection Control, Risk Management and Safety Committees. The Charge Nurse will also be responsible for ensuring that all physicians and staff comply with all clinical policies and procedures. The Charge Nurse will assist with organizing/managing all manuals and studies necessary for continued certification and accreditation and maintaining the appropriate documentation as evidence thereof.

What you will be working on:

• Determines and schedules appropriate staffing assignments to support the flow of patients through the procedure area, keeping in mind patient care needs and budgetary constraints. Discusses any aspect for changes in staffing with the Director of Nursing/Administrator.
• Provides leadership and expertise in performing clinical skills and serves as a mentor/trainer for other nursing staff (as a group or one on one as required) to improve existing or to teach new skills.
• Monitors the daily flow of patients and implements changes to improve the operational efficiency of the center. Utilizes the proper component of resources while maintaining a high-level of customer service. Conducts on-going utilization studies to improve efficiency.
• Provides onsite expertise to others for the software dictation system, assisting the Physicians and staff in learning the system and troubleshooting problems. The Charge Nurse is responsible for ensuring that the final product of the physician’s dictation is complete.
• Ensures compliance with all clinical policies and procedures and discusses any problems with physician or staff compliance with the Director of Nursing/ Administrator.
• Conduct periodic staff meetings in conjunction with the Director of Nursing/Administrator. Plans in-services for the clinical staff that expand their knowledge of GI procedures, and the equipment used during these procedures. In-services are planned at least three months in advance.
• Assists Director of Nursing/Administrator with the development of clinical studies, manages all CQI studies within the Center and the required documentation and submits data to the Director of Nursing so that benchmarking data can be integrated into our overall benchmarking initiatives.
• Maintains an “expert” knowledge level on all equipment in the procedure area
• Functions as a working charge nurse, taking on the role of admitting nurse, procedural nurse, or recovery room nurse.
• Additional duties as assigned

What you’ll know:

• A successful applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• BS or equivalent
• GI experience preferred, preferably in an ASC or GI Suite
• Current NY state RN license
• BLS Certification, ACLS preferred & required within 6 months of employment
• Familiarity with state, Medicare and accreditation requirements (JCAHO/AAAHC preferred).
• Proficient in computer programs including Excel and Word, and prior experience with billing systems/software.
• A working knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes, ICD-10 codes, patient registration, charge entry functions or other billing related experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills.
• This important position requires a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Great South Bay Endoscopy Center (GSBE), partners with PE GI Solutions who provides over 600 gastroenterologist partners industry-leading practice and center management solutions across the nation. This includes a comprehensive business approach to compliance, operations, corporate services and clinical support. For more information about our partner, PE GI Solutions, please visit www.pegisolutions.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity! We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47.00 - $53.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Patchogue, NY 11772: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person