Charge Nurse

Full-Time Charge NurseDigestive Health Center of Alliance is currently searching for a Full-Time Charge Nurse. Digestive Health Center of Alliance is an independent ambulatory surgery center that offers comfortable care for a variety of GI procedures, such as an upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy. We have recently relocated to our brand-new center in North Fort Worth (76177).AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.No nightsNo weekendsRN requiredPosition Summary:Responsible for coordinating and directing activities of the center according to accepted standards. Responsible for the fiscal activities of the center. Works collaboratively with Center Director to oversee the supervision and direction of single specialty ambulatory surgical center, according to the centers policies, procedures, and objectives. Responsible for management of all aspects of personnel, education of personnel, and administrative duties. Works closely with the Center Director and center staff in coordinating patient and staff service functions. Partially patient facing role.Qualifications:Current RN license requiredBachelor's degree preferredAt least one (1) year of healthcare-management experience preferredAt least one (1) year experience in an ASC preferredCurrent CPR certification and ACLS certification (provided if not certified)Evidence of leadership qualities and integrityStrong ethical characterLanguage skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American EnglishComputer literacy.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Operations:Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practicesOversees the comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new employees in all clinical areasDirects and participates in Center committees, meetings, in-services, and activitiesEnsures center is clean and facility is maintained per policy, accreditation, and regulatory complianceEnsures equipment is clean, disinfected, sterile (as required), and operational at all timesEnsures continuing education for clinical staff members as neededMonitors operational activities for effective and efficient management of daily operationPrepares or delegates staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient careEnsures staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment for all areasReviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logsObserves and evaluates the performance of all center personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care and servicesCounsels center personnel and makes recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, and/or terminationsEvaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of careShares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnelRegular and predictable attendanceAttends all required educationMedical Staff:Maintains open line of communication with Center Director, Staff, Medical Director, Anesthesia Director, and QAPI ChairmanMaintains confidentiality of medical staff/allied health employee filesRegulatory:Remains current on applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and professional and accrediting-body standardsSubmits required reports on a timely basisQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI):Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted quality assessment, performance improvement programAssists in the maintenance, education, and implementation of the centers policies and procedures to the Governing Board, the QAPI committee (as required) and the wider Healthcare teamAssists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted compliance programActively contributes to the QAPI process and identifies his or her own role and contributionsServes on the Quality Assessment, Performance Improvement (QAPI) committeeSafety:Implements best practices and regulations adopted, to provide safety in the workplaceMonitors the Center's physical environment and initiates methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficienciesMonitors the care, cleaning, and required maintenance of equipment to maintain proper working conditions. Identifies and evaluates need for items relative to trends, center personnel requests, and positive patient outcomesWorks with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy/procedure complianceMaintenance and Materials Management:Identifies need for new/different items, in regard to trends and center needs, within budget allowances, to promote cost effectiveness, and minimize wastePromotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resources, utilizing Materials Management principalsEnsures center is maintained to provide a comfortable and safe working environmentChairs or participates on designated committeesEnsures adequate inventory and assist in new product/equipment implementationMonitors and verifies required materials management documentation (i.e., purchase orders, invoices, delivery receipts etc.) are current and completeEnsures appropriate purchasing practices are followedFinancial:Promotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resourcesConducts and analyzes cost benefit analysis to identify potential cost-effective improvements and make recommendationsApproves payroll submissions.Professional Competence:Participates in continuing education and other learning experiencesMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnelEssential Values, Codes of Conduct:Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of ConductAdheres to the Nursing Scope of Practice – for Registered Nurses onlyPromotes patient safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of CommandPromotes patient and physician satisfactionFollows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient informationFollows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential informationReports incidents in a timely mannerDetail orientedAttitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerantRecognizes and defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, draws valid conclusions, and corrects errorsAbility to multi-task effectively and efficientlyAbility to effectively present information, respond to questions and professionally interact verbally and/or in writing with managers, co-workers, patients, and the general publicAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variablesExhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgmentWorks well with others – a team playerExhibits high level of integrityMathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages.Language Skills:Ability to understand, read, write, and speak