ASC Charge Registered Nurse in Mesa, AZ

POSITION SUMMARY EVP Eyecare is a privately held portfolio company of The Cortec Group. Based in Denver, Colorado, EVP owns and operates a super-regional network of eyecare practices and surgical centers that conduct business under premier brands in Colorado, Texas and Arizona. We believe that delivering on an outstanding patient experience starts with building an outstanding employee experience. Our mission is to improve people's lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences. The ASC Charge Registered Nurse ("Charge Nurse") position under the direction of the ASC Manager/Director will assist with all nursing care according to the policies, procedures, philosophy and goals of the surgery center. This includes nursing care provided in Admitting, Pre-Op, PACU, Operating Rooms, and Central Processing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Under the direction of the ASC Manager, provides effective supervision to nursing personnel. Coordinates and delegates nursing activities throughout the surgery center. Assists the ASC Manager with scheduling of nursing personnel in accordance with established staffing guidelines for each area. Coordinates nurse staffing with the OR schedule to ensure proper coordination of patient care services and economic efficiency. Observes staff in daily duties, noting trends and reporting potential quality issues to ASC Manager. Compiles and submits monthly statistics to ASC Manager in a timely manner. Assumes roles and responsibilities of Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse and Operating Room Registered Nurse as schedule and needs dictate. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors and evaluates a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and health care providers. Monitors the use of materials, supplies, and equipment needed for the successful operation of the surgery center. Assists with inventory control and cost containment. Adheres to department and surgery center policies regarding equipment usage, maintenance, and disposal of supplies/equipment. Assures that patients receive an optimal level of nursing care based on current standards of nursing practice and quality improvement initiatives. Maintains appropriate documentation and submits reports as necessary. Facilitates Best Practice activities as directed by ASC Manager. Serves as an additional resource for Best Practices. Supports the surgery center's mission by dependability in attendance, punctuality, the timely completion of care and other assignments, resource and information management, and attention to principles of quality service. Communicates appropriate information to ASC Manager in a timely manner. Attends staff meetings regularly. Reads and signs minutes of meetings not attended. Assumes other duties as assigned by ASC Manager. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred Maintain current State RN licensure Current BLS and must maintain BLS certification for Health Care Providers Current ACLS; or must obtain within 90 days of employment; preferred Fundamental leadership skills of planning, organizing, facilitating, coordinating, collaborating and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with team and superiors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred Maintain current State RN licensure Current BLS and must maintain BLS certification for Health Care Providers Current ACLS; or must obtain within 90 days of employment; preferred Fundamental leadership skills of planning, organizing, facilitating, coordinating, collaborating and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with team and superiors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.