Charge Nurse; RN – Endoscopy

About the Role

Southwoods Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for our Endoscopy Department. This leadership role is responsible for supervising staff and directing patient care to ensure the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence.

• Clinical Supervision:
  Leads the department in supporting patient outcomes and managing day-to-day operations.
• Care Planning:
  Develops and implements effective care plans while utilizing resources efficiently for cost containment.
• Quality & Safety:
  Monitors documentation and patient conditions, ensuring staff carry out orders and interventions appropriately.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervises and monitors all department staff, including participation in hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance appraisals.
• Communication:
  Keeps the perioperative team and physicians informed of patient status or departmental issues.
• Compliance:
  Ensures all processes comply with regulatory agencies (OSHA, ODH, BOP, TJC, etc.) and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performance Improvement:
  Participates in data collection and department-wide performance initiatives.

• Clinical Supervision:
  Leads the department in supporting patient outcomes and managing day-to-day operations.
• Care Planning:
  Develops and implements effective care plans while utilizing resources efficiently for cost containment.
• Quality & Safety:
  Monitors documentation and patient conditions, ensuring staff carry out orders and interventions appropriately.
• Team Leadership:
  Supervises and monitors all department staff, including participation in hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance appraisals.
• Communication:
  Keeps the perioperative team and physicians informed of patient status or departmental issues.
• Compliance:
  Ensures all processes comply with regulatory agencies (OSHA, ODH, BOP, TJC, etc.) and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performance Improvement:
  Participates in data collection and department-wide performance initiatives.

Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio.

Certifications: Current AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Experience: Previous Endoscopy experience required; prior management experience preferred.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Skills: Strong leadership, clinical documentation, and the ability to delegate effectively.

Soft Skills: Exceptional prioritization, time management, and a professional demeanor.

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, Dayshift. No evenings or weekend.

At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated.