Charge Nurse (FT) - Midwest Center for Day Surgery
Company: SCA Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
US-IL-Downers Grove# of Openings: 1Category: Registered
NurseSystem ID: 22305Group Name: LegacyOverviewToday, SCA Health
has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each
year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects
of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty
care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around
a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality
outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at
a lower total cost of care.As part of Optum, we participate in an
integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our
partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only
SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care
businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the
need or challenge:We connect patients to physicians in new and
differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty
Management Solutions business.We have pioneered a physician-led,
multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician
agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to
value-based care.We lead the industry in value-based payment
solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that
provides easy predictable billing to patients.We help physicians
address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia
and ancillary service lines.The new SCA Health represents who we
are today and where we are going-and the growing career
opportunities for YOU.Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesThe Charge
Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating
a limited number of patients. They are responsible for maintaining
a high level of patient care, evaluating other nurses and acting as
an educational resource for nurses. Key Responsibilities:Charge
nurse is required to be an experienced registered nurse who will
display leadership, management and communication skills. They are
responsible for managing, supervising and assisting the nursing
staff in the operating room, as well as providing administrative
support and patient care. Regular duties include directing the
admission, discharge and general flow of patients into the
operating room and assigning nurses and support staff to
patients/rooms. While daily goals must be met, effective charge
nurses are flexible and able to prioritize and adapt during
emergencies. Charge nurse will provide guidance on administering
care to new patients or those with special needs and answer
questions regarding operating room protocol. They frequently work
with other nurses and patients to create a plan of care that is
individualized to a patient's needs. Charge nurse will develop and
implement training courses and organize needs assessment to help
educate and train new nurses and staff. Administrative Duties and
ResponsibilitiesAside from managerial responsibilities, charge
nurses perform administrative duties including creating schedules,
maintaining adequate supplies and informing staff of changes to
protocol. In some settings, charge nurses plan budgets for the
nursing staff. Nursing Duties and ResponsibilitiesWhile most duties
and responsibilities are managerial and administrative, charge
nurses also provide patient care. Although the number of patients
and relative difficulty of each case may vary depending on the
schedule. Other duties will include circulating a surgical
room.Main Duties and Responsibilities: Are in complete alignment
with our core valuesTo promote the highest standards of clinical
nursing careTo lead, manage and supervise the work of the Staff
NursesTo provide person centered nursing care to residents which
enables them to enjoy a valued lifeComplete one to one supervision
sessions and Appraisals for Staff NursesTo maintain good working
relationships with the nursing and care team, attend staff meetings
and encourage input from whole team on improvements to the care
home serviceEnsure effective assessment, planning, implementation
and evaluation of patient care through the development of written
care plansTo maintain correctly written records as required by the
company and the regulatory bodiesTo communicate all requests and
changes of practice to all relevant personnelTo assume named
nurse/link nurse responsibilitiesTo report any injuries, disease
and dangerous practice to all relevant personnelTo challenge poor
practice and provide guidance for improving practice.Dealing with
matters arising in the team with a view to settlement as opposed to
escalation - if necessary, involve HR department for support and
adviceEnsuring that all staff comply with the organization's
policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Fire
RegulationsEnsuring that the service complies with regulatory
requirements e.g. Control of InfectionAttending staff meetings
internally as requiredMaintaining sound working relationships with
staff in regulatory bodies and other relevant organizations
QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience
requiredCurrent license to practice professional nursing in the
State requiredBLS for Healthcare Providers requiredPALS/ACLS (this
can be obtained)Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and
body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and
repetitive motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of
body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment
Manual and finger dexterity Hand eye coordination Standing and
walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items
weighing up to 50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal
range Working irregular hours PI187420494
Keywords: SCA Health, Downers Grove , Charge Nurse (FT) - Midwest Center for Day Surgery, Healthcare , Downers Grove, Illinois
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