Area Charge Nurse

Area Charge NurseSummit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is a rapidly growing, multi-state spine and joint care organization providing integrated clinical, surgical, and imaging services. With clinic locations across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, our care teams include IPS in North Carolina and Savannah Pain Management in Georgia, all operating as part of the SSJC organization. We are committed to collaboration, high-quality patient-centered care, and supporting our teams as we continue to expand. We are seeking motivated, qualified professionals to join us in delivering exceptional care across our growing network.We are seeking a full-time Area Charge Nurse for our metro Atlanta clinics. While this role will primarily support our Gainesville, Braselton, and Lawrenceville clinics, the ideal candidate must be willing and able to commute to other clinics throughout the metro Atlanta area as needed.Responsibilities:Support certification efforts from a nursing perspective for JCAHO/AAA/ACHC/State inspectionsResponsible for direction of patient care in the ambulatory care setting.Manages staff members in the surgery centers.Establish personal rapport with patientsMaintains nursing staff by orienting and training nurses, putting nurse schedules togetherEnsure that all daily tasks are completed by the nurses or staffProvide a compassionate environment for patients and staffEstablishing patient care goalsTeach and counsel patients and staffReinforce understanding of disease, medications and self-care skillsAnswer questions that patients or staff might haveResolve patient needs by utilizing a multidisciplinary team strategyMaintain a safe and clean working environmentProtect patients and staff by supporting infection-control policies and protocolsEnforce medication administration and controlled substance regulationsEnsure operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying emergency equipment, preventive maintenance requirements, manufacturer's instructions, calling for repairs, maintain equipment inventory and evaluating new equipment.Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding operations, fire, safety and infection controlEffectively and consistently communicates administrative directives to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussionsMaintain nursing supplies like inventoryHas a cooperative relationship by communicating information, requests and problem solving.Follow the quality of care developed and interpreted by the nursing division's philosophy and standard of care.Qualifications:Good standing RN License for the State of Georgia without limitationsNursing Compact License preferred, required to be obtained within first 90 days of employment4+ years of nursing experience required1+ years of nursing management experience preferredExperience with regulatory certification processes preferredCharge Nurse experienced applicants will take top priorityAbility to travel to ASC locations throughout listed RegionsBLS and ACLS CertifiedStrong problem solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment