What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse position at USPI?
USPI El Paso Center for Gastro & Endo is seeking a motivated Charge Nurse to join our team. We have 1 OR room and 3 Treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.
Job Duties:
Supervises the OR staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray).
Prepares monthly call schedules.
Prepare, coordinate, and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.
Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues, provide efficiency, and smooth case flow.
Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR
Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day. This also includes Radiology.
Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.
Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.
Preparing and administering annual evaluations
Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members
Helps in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions
Assistance in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys
Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE
MIDAS data entry.
Enters data into Kronos time keeping program
Assistance with staff counseling as necessary
Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.
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Required Skills:
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- Three (3) years’ experience in surgery.
- Current Texas RN License
- BLS, ACLS and PALS required
- CNOR preferred
- Independent decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families, and vendors.