PreOp​/PACU Charge Nurse

# Pre Op/PACU Charge Nurse## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description
** The Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance is dedicated to providing an inclusive, diverse, welcoming, team-oriented job environment that affords our employees an opportunity to grow and excel in their positions.  

Our commitment is to each other and our patients.  This allows us to deliver the gold standard of patient care, communication, treatment and outcomes at every step of the healthcare process.  Customer service, empathy and logic will drive our decision-making and influence our culture of selflessness and charity.  This team is greater than the sum of its parts, but each individual’s contribution will lead to the ultimate success of our company.
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* Job Purpose:

- Manage patient flow and room turnover to maintain OR schedule efficiency and minimize delays.  - Delegate patient assignments based on acuity, staff competency, and workload considerations.  - Mentor and support nursing staff, particularly those new to ambulatory orthopedic care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Direct and coordinate nursing activities in Pre Op and PACU, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix for scheduled orthopedic case volumes.  - Serve as the clinical resource and on-floor supervisor for RN, LPN, and patient care technician staff throughout the shift.  - Ensure effective communication and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.  

- Implement and monitor adherence to clinical protocols and standards to ensure high-quality care delivery.  - Facilitate continuous quality improvement initiatives within the Pre Op and PACU areas.  - Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during shifts to maintain a harmonious work environment.  - Support staff development through training and continuing education opportunities, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.##

Qualifications Required

Education:

- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Kansas, in good standing

Required Experience:

- Minimum of 3 years of perioperative nursing experience
- Experience in Pre Op and/or PACU nursing

Preferred Experience:

- At least 1 year in an ambulatory surgery or outpatient setting
- Dual competency in both Pre Op and PACU areas strongly preferred    Required

Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated critical thinking and sound clinical judgment; ability to recognize and respond rapidly to intraoperative changes or emergencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients, surgeons, anesthesia, vendor representatives, and staff    Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

- Proficiency with electronic health record systems; experience with ASC-specific platforms (e.g., Amkai, Advantx, AdvancedMD, HST, EPIC) a plus
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