Charge Nurse -Day Surgery (Pre/Post/PACU)

Company: Lags Spine and Sportcare Medical Centers Inc
Location: Fresno
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Description:
We have an opportunity for a charge nurse in our Ambulatory Surgery Center who will provide assistance and care for patients, supervise nursing staff, offer guidance and support, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and ensure that all operational tasks are completed efficiently and on time. The new RN/Charge Nurse will be responsible for coordinating and controlling the multi-disciplinary activities required for patients undergoing pain procedures. The ASC is open Monday through Friday. Our staff works an 8 hour shift. No nights, evenings or weekends.Position Duties and Expectations for the new Charge Nurse in day surgery center:--- Record patients' medical records and monitor vital signs.--- Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs.--- Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments and patient care.--- Direct reporting to the Director of Nursing--- Mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff members.--- Monitoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to patients and families.--- Liaising with doctors and administrators and communicating any protocol changes to staff.--- Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.--- Recording and maintaining accurate reports.--- Identifying issues or emergencies and responding in a calm and efficient manner.LAGS Benefits

• Health Insurance available (medical, dental vision)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays)
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
• And more...For over 20 years, LAGS Medical focus' on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain, joint pain, knee pain and back pain using our cutting-edge program: the MAP protocol. This 3-tiered approach addresses pain from the Metabolic, Anatomical and Psychological perspectives - to treat the underlying causes rather than simply covering up the symptoms with medications.Requirements.
  
  Requirements:
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
  • Current CPR certification of BLS and ACLS
  • Prior experience in peri-operative nursing, including knowledge of surgical and antiseptic technique.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
  • Compassionate with sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and eClinicalWorks a plus.
  • Preferred experience in Compliance, Infection Control and/or Safety
  • Ability to handle stress
  • Must travel to other LAGS surgical centers when needed OUR MISSION:Improving our patients' quality of life by reducing pain and restoring function using the latest evidence-based, minimally-invasive, interventional treatments

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