Ambulatory Treatment Center and Pain Managment Charge Lead Nurse

The (RN) Lead provides leadership and coordination for clinical and support staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care within the Ambulatory Treatment Center and Pain Clinic. This role combines direct patient care responsibilities with operational oversight, staff development, and resource management.

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Where you will work:

Ambulatory Treatment Center and Pain Management Clinic where patients receive procedural care in a safe and efficient environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse treatments and procedures that do not require overnight hospitalization

We're Looking For:

• Requires minimum of 5 year of experience in critical care or procedural care nursing.

• Strong IV skills

• Preference experience in procedural care, ICU, L&D or ED

• Leadership experience strongly preferred

• BSN completion

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage complex situations and promote team collaboration.

• Clinical expertise in surgical services and patient care processes.

What you’ll Do:

• Direct daily workflow and allocate resources to support procedures and maintain smooth patient flow.

• Deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care when needed, including patient assessment, care planning, and outcome evaluation.

• Foster a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment through daily rounding and communication with patients, families, and staff.

• Serve as a resource for employees by providing training, guidance, and performance input; assist with interviewing and onboarding.

• Manage staffing schedules, monitor productivity, and adjust assignments as needed.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards; monitor quality of care.

• Support budget planning and maintain adequate supplies and equipment.

• Collaborate with management on program development, vendor coordination, and product trials.

• Demonstrate age-specific care competencies and adhere to departmental standards.

Department Description

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing infusions, injections, and same-day procedures

• Treatment of chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiac, rheumatology)

• Administer IV medications, biologics, hydration therapy, and pain management injections

• Support minor procedures including:

  • Large wound vac changes

  • Bone marrow biopsies

  • Thoracentesis

  • Removal of lipomas

  • Suture removals

  • Joint injections

  • Endometrial biopsies

  • Procedures performed under MAC IV sedation

• Assist with Specialty Services - ENT and dental inpatient cases, including:

  • Scopes, biopsies, voice gel injections to vocal cords, trach changes, eye lasers, and nose bleeds

  • Procedures performed under MAC IV sedation

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday various start times 0800-1630

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic outpatient setting with no overnight shifts

• Strong leadership committed to work-life balance

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development

• Make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes

• strong staff engagement

• patient satisfactory scores

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