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A Charge Nurse is responsible for supporting the Director of Nursing in directing, coordinating and managing all day-to-day aspects of the patient-facing staff and regulatory responsibilities of the center while embodying the primary goals of efficiently combining safe, quality patient care and surgical services that exceed customer (including provider) expectations. Collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgeons, and facility leadership to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

• Assists in ensuring appropriate patient care is delivered in accordance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and center policies to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Directs daily clinical operations to support on-time case starts, efficient room turnovers, and safe transitions of patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Monitors patient flow to promote operational efficiency while maintaining a positive, patient-centered experience.
• Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships among physicians, employees, and leadership while serving as a strong advocate for staff and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Assists with employee performance evaluations, orientation, annual education, competency assessments, and ongoing staff development. Provides coaching, education, and hands-on training as needed to support employee success.
• Assists with inventory management, including medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other clinical resources to ensure appropriate stock levels and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments and schedules under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON), ensuring appropriate staffing based on patient acuity, employee competencies, and procedural case mix.
• Serves as the backup for reviewing, investigating, and summarizing incident, variance, and risk management reports for the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee.
• Assists in investigating and resolving patient, physician, and employee concerns or complaints while communicating findings and recommended resolutions to center leadership in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates professional, respectful, and culturally competent communication with patients, families, physicians, vendors, and fellow employees.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor to registered nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing personnel, and support staff.
• Promotes and enforces a workplace culture that maintains zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, or abusive behavior.
• Participates in emergency preparedness activities, disaster response drills, and regulatory surveys while supporting compliance with all safety, emergency management, and accreditation requirements.
• Monitors clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, providing education and corrective guidance when necessary.
• Assists in monitoring, collecting, and reporting required quality indicators, performance metrics, and patient safety measures to leadership and the QAPI Committee.
• Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations and professional standards, including but not limited to CMS, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), The Joint Commission (TJC), AORN, ASPAN, ANSI, OSHA, AAMI, DEA, and other governing organizations.
• Supports continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Consistently demonstrates the organization's mission, vision, and core values by prioritizing world-class, safe, high-quality patient care while identifying…