Charge Nurse III - Physicians Medical Center

Charge Nurse III - Physicians Medical Center

Apply for the Charge Nurse III - Physicians Medical Center role at SCA Health
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$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it
. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement and inclusion.

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our benefits.

The Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. They maintain a high level of patient care, evaluate other nurses and act as an educational resource.

• An experienced registered nurse who displays leadership, management and communication skills, managing and supervising the nursing staff in the operating room and providing administrative support and patient care.
• Direct the admission, discharge and general flow of patients into the operating room and assign nurses and support staff to patients/rooms; prioritize and adapt during emergencies.
• Provide guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answer questions regarding operating room protocol; develop and implement training courses and organize needs assessments to educate new nurses and staff.

• Create schedules, maintain adequate supplies and inform staff of protocol changes; plan budgets for the nursing staff in some settings.

• Provide patient care, including circulatory responsibilities in a surgical room; the number of patients and difficulty varies with schedule.

• Align with core values.
• Promote highest standards of clinical nursing care.
• Lead, manage and supervise Staff Nurses.
• Provide person-centered care to residents.
• Complete one-to-one supervision sessions and appraisals for Staff Nurses.
• Maintain good working relationships, attend staff meetings, encourage input on improvements.
• Ensure effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care through written care plans.
• Maintain correctly written records as required by company and regulatory bodies.
• Communicate all requests and changes of practice to relevant personnel.
• Assume named nurse/link nurse responsibilities.
• Report injuries, diseases and dangerous practices.
• Challenge poor practice and provide guidance for improvement.
• Deal with matters arising in the team with a view to settlement, involving HR when necessary.
• Ensure staff comply with policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Fire Regulations.
• Ensure service complies with regulatory requirements such as Control of Infection.
• Attend staff meetings internally as required.
• Maintain sound relationships with regulatory bodies and related organizations.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Current nursing license in the state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• PALS/ACLS (can be obtained).

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care