ASC Charge Nurse

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for patient care and leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment while maintaining a healthy work/life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays? If so, we'd love to have you join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center team! 

As our Charge Nurse, you'll play a vital leadership role by supporting the Director of Nursing, guiding the clinical team, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring exceptional patient care throughout the surgical experience.

What We Offer

• 6.5 paid holidays annually
• PTO after the first 60 days of employment
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
• Company-paid certification program with opportunities for professional growth and wage increases

Position Summary

The Charge Nurse provides both clinical and operational leadership within our Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Center. This position assists the Director of Nursing with the day-to-day management of nursing services, staff scheduling, patient care coordination, and regulatory compliance. In the Director of Nursing's absence, the Charge Nurse assumes supervisory responsibilities to ensure efficient operations and continuity of care.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Charge Nurse provides direct patient care throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgery. This role collaborates closely with physicians, surgical staff, and other departments to deliver safe, high-quality patient care while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Assist with the hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, and development of nursing staff.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Coordinate staff schedules to ensure appropriate patient coverage while meeting regulatory and budgetary requirements.
• Assist with employee performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and wage recommendations in accordance with company policies.
• Support ongoing staff education, competency validation, certification, and professional development.
• Partner with the Director of Nursing and ASC Coordinator to prepare for accreditation and regulatory surveys, ensuring staff readiness and compliance with all applicable standards.
• Monitor departmental processes to maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory agency requirements.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate safe, effective patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established nursing standards.
• Educate patients and family members regarding procedures, recovery, medications, and post-operative care.
• Promote a compassionate environment by providing emotional support to patients and their families.
• Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment by following established policies, procedures, and infection prevention protocols.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to medication safety standards, controlled substance regulations, and infection control practices.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, federal, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred

• One (1) year or more of nursing experience in a surgical or ambulatory surgery setting
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment (ADA Guidelines)

Physical Activities

• Standing for extended periods
• Walking, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing
• Close visual acuity required for patient assessment and clinical procedures

Physical Requirements

• Medium work requiring:
  • Up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
  • Up to 30 pounds of force frequently
  • Up to 10 pounds of force constantly

Potential Workplace Exposures

• Anesthesia gases and agents
• Blood and bloodborne pathogens
• Communicable diseases
• Hazardous waste
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Sharp instruments