DECA Health has an exciting career opportunity for a Charge Nurse to manage and supervise the clinical/patient care operations at the West Central Surgery Centers in Toledo, OH. The Charge Nurse leads a clinical team to achieve high-quality patient care our two Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Essential Functions:
- Works to assure uninterrupted quality patient care activities including:
- Scheduling staff to meet patient care and process requirements.
- Review of Patients to prevent delays in care, service and pain management.
- Works closely with Director of Nursing and the Medical Director to support and implement ASC policies and procedures to the maximum extent possible.
- Works with all personnel who contribute to the delivery of patient care services to help resolve problems and follow-up on outstanding issues. Ensures patient care is facilitated consistently and efficiently to meet the guidelines of AAAHC ensuring patient safety.
- Functions as a front-line resource for all clinical personnel in assigned facility. Facilitates orientation of new employees mentoring and educating for optimum education and practice.
- Makes recommendations to the Director of Nursing and Medical Director regarding cost reduction and improvement initiatives including chart audits and data collection.
- Works with personnel to minimize inventory investment.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Must have a Degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing management/administrative experience. Must possess a current State of Ohio license to practice as a registered nurse. Must possess strong analytical ability and be capable of using PC programs such as MS Office and Excel. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Physical setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Toledo, OH 43617: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person