OR Charge RN

OR Charge Registered Nurse Part TIme

Position Summary:

The ASC OR Charge RN is responsible for organizing and directing all activities of the facility according to its policies, procedures, and objectives. Ensures that the facility meets all related local, state, federal, and accrediting-body rules and regulations. Responsible for management of all aspects of the environment of care, personnel, materials/equipment, education of personnel, and administrative duties. May delegate duties as he or she deems necessary.

Accountable To:
Director of Nursing or Med Bridge, Director of Clinical Services Responsibilities:

OR Charge RN duties will consist of, but are not limited to:

Supervision of all nursing personnel.

Maintain surgery center daily staffing (nurses and surgical technicians) and act as a resource to all clinical staff.

Assist with daily staffing as needed (front desk, sterile processing, MA/CNA/patient care coordinator, anesthesia).Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates all facility operations in accordance with the organization's objectives

Maintain and oversee daily flow of procedures.

Assist Materials Manager with special equipment procurement.

Able to serve RN functions in an Operating Room and Pre-Op or PACU as needed (see Pre-Op, PACU, and O.R. RN

Job Description s).Promotes a positive work environment through effective communication, collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

Manages and complies with Center confidentiality and PHI policies and practices in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Acts as liaison between staff, patients, and physicians.

Ensures patient care is delivered according to accepted standards of practice and regulatory requirements.

Evaluates the quality of patient care through audits, chart reviews, outcome monitoring, and staff feedback.

Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, Medicare, OSHA, and accreditation standards

Maintains survey readiness and coordinates regulatory inspections and accreditation activities

Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives

Identifies and addresses safety concerns, compliance risks, and operational issues in a timely manner.

Ensures timely reporting, investigation, and follow-up of incidents, adverse events, employee injuries, patient complaints, and safety concerns

Oversees medication management processes, including procurement, storage, administration, documentation, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Ensures compliance with policies governing controlled substances and pharmaceutical management

Reviews and evaluates the work and productivity of staff.

Reports suspected abuse, harassment, workplace violence, and other mandatory reporting events in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements

Performs other duties assigned by Director of Nursing or Med Bridge Director of Clinical Services.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current RN (Registered Nurse) licensure in state of California.

Current BLS certificate.

Current ACLS certificate

Current PALS certificate.

At least 2 years nursing experience.

Full command of the English language, both verbal and written.#hp