Charge Nurse, RN

GENERAL SUMMARY: In collaboration with the Registered Nurse Manager (RN), responsible for the routine functioning of the Endoscopy Center. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Charge Nurse is responsible for assisting with the achievement of patient outcomes with the mission of the facility.Provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice in the State of Georgia and the Center’s policies and procedures. The Charge Nurse is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care given to patients. Will have contact with the patient in each phase of his experience. Must be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.RESPONSIBILITIESDailyNarcotic CountCrash cart checksQuality control checks on GlucometerDaily infection control logs ( room, temp and humidity, refrigerator, scope washroom)Incident and Transfer processCall ins in the absence of the Registered Nurse Manager (RN)Paycom in the absence of Registered Nurse Manager (RN)Monitor staff levels and understand when to ask for additional staff in the absence of the Registered Nurse Manager (RN)Procedure board – to include patient flow, timeliness of procedure, staff lunchesScan thin chartsFinalize chartsPost op callsMonitor to ensure that pre-procedure calls are doneFax BatchBalancing patient payment collection with front desk in the absence of Registered Nurse Manager (RN)Ensure that rooms are stocked and cleaned dailyPath reports and letters to patientsCMS Date ReportWeeklyCheck Inventory/order suppliesMonitor linen delivery and dirty lined pick upMonitor biohazard – pick up (assigned staff should have box taped and ready for pickupAssure that ultrasonic is drained and cleaned.Assure that A-test is being done.MonthlyCheck stock drugs for expirationCheck Emergency carts for drug expirationConduct visual inspection of center and complete infection control/OSHA check listEnsure that autoclave is drained and clean.Fire Extinguisher checkExit sighs checkTerminal cleaning of stretchers and wheelchairsCollaborate with Nurse Manager on quarterly taskHand washing surveillanceQuarterlyDisaster Drill ( one to include Tornado)Fire Drill (should be interactive)Physician Peer ReviewNon Physician chart reviewMock CodeMalignant Hyperthermia DrillAnnualScope room Vapor monitorREQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCEA minimum of 2 years hospital experience. Experience in GI endoscopy and management experience preferred. Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Georgia. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. ACLS certification is recommended, but optional. Completion of Airway Management Module is required prior to administering IV conscious sedation. Score of 95% on conscious sedation module and post-test.PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSMental demands include the ability to handle several directives, set priorities, composure and mental stability to adapt to stressful situations. Physical demands include full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients, pulling, pushing and reaching. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time, lifting and carrying of items weighting up to 25 pounds.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERUnited Digestive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, gender, color, or national origin in its employment practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr