Charge Registered Nurse

Job Purpose: Supports daily operations and nursing functions of the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Actively supports MNGI’s Culture of Caring Philosophy, strategic values, and strategic goals. The starting rate of pay for this position is between $41.62-50.47/hour. Where an applicant may fall on the salary range will vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience and education. Depending on experience, candidate may be brought in higher.

Essential Functions: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and regular attendance is required. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the primary essential functions required; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership: Serve as a role model for MNGI’s expectations for culture of caring in accordance with the

behavior standards policy.

• Day to Day Clinical Oversight of the ASC:

o As directed by the Endoscopy Nurse Manager- support, implement and evaluate change.

o Manage daily patient flow including communication with intradisciplinary groups, site

breaktime expectations and patient related priorities/concerns.

o Direct staff during ASC related emergencies ensuring compliance with company policy

and Department of Health regulations.

o Ensures compliance with company policies and collaborates with Endoscopy Nurse

Manger and Site Administrative Director to update policies as needed.

o Maintain professional communication with management regarding staff, provider,

patient and building concerns in a timely and concise manner.

o Ensure consistency of site operations whenever possible. Collaborates with colleagues

at different locations to provide consistency.

o Identify and request site resource needs including equipment, materials and staff as

needed.

o Responsible for contacting appropriate department/vendor when equipment issues

present – ensuring efficient use of company resources.

o Collaborates with ordering team and management to ensure adequate inventory,

vendor, and supply maintenance.

o Recommend best practice to improve clinical care and company performance.

o Ensures compliance with infection prevention policies and processes – advocating,

promoting, and monitoring on-going recommendations for the Infection Prevention

Committee.

o Supports the site Quality Committee members in developing and implementing quality

initiatives.

o Organize and conduct charge nurse meetings and huddles with a goal to enhance

communication, staff input and engagement.

• Leadership of Staff:

o Serves as a resource for staff.

o Work with Staffing Coordinator in accordance with optimal staffing, standardized

guidelines, and help project staffing needs.

o Encourage two-way communication between self and staff; building rapport and

trusting relationships with staff; engaging staff in process improvements.

o Promote a Culture of Caring through leadership, interactions, and staff behavioral

expectations – mirroring our Core Values in creating a welcoming environment for

visiting staff and fostering a safe and professionally satisfying work environment.

o Consistently demonstrates enjoyment and dedication to the leadership role – remaining

positive and professional, rising to challenges to support organization goals, changes,

and decisions.

o Provides high quality clinical care on site by ensuring a well-functioning, collaborative

team.

o Supports staff training, orientation and familiarity with available resources, current

regulations, policies, and processes by maintaining education and knowledge of staff

roles and current processes.

o Maintains technical knowledge by attending leadership development courses and

implementing best practice to support standardization and process improvements.

• Additional Responsibilities:

o Perform nursing duties in direct patient care per Endoscopy Registered Nurse Job

description.

o Fulfillment of charge nurse shifts at additional sites as needed to support MNGI’s

business needs (including holiday weeks)

o Support Endo Managers with administrative tasks, checklists, and audits as delegated

o All other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and regular attendance is required. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Associates Degree is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. 2-3 years

of leadership experience is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses: Current license as Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota is required. ACLS/PALS

certification is required. Ability to gain certification will be provided through MNGI, must be completed

within 6 months of start date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead staff in a manner that supports a Culture of Caring

• Strong nursing assessment skills

• Demonstrated positivity with organizational change

Working knowledge of:

• Clinical operations

• Principles for providing compassionate care

• Gastrointestinal system

• Infection prevention practices

• Emergency response

• Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Skills:

• Active listening

• Critical thinking

• High level of organization skills and time management, with a strong attention to detail and

follow through

Ability to:

• Problem solve, prioritize and meet deadlines

• Multitask and be detail oriented

• Work independently as well as in a team environment

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing including ease with public speaking

• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels

• Participate in ongoing leadership development activities

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, sit,

reach over head and bend to the floor, stand for long periods of time and use dexterity of hands and

fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and perform venipuncture. Minimal to heavy lifting is

required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust

focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will be required

to apply pressure to abdomen while assisting with procedures.

Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee works in an ASC and Clinical environment

and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or conditions including exposure to blood or other body

fluids. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training will be provided. The employee

utilizes a computer daily. The employee may be required to travel by automobile and exposed to

changing weather conditions while performing the duties of this position. While performing the duties

of this position, the employee will be alert to conditions that may impact the safety of patients,

employees and visitors.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or

restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MNGI Digestive Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,

religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,

promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is the policy of MNGI Digestive Health to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the

employment of persons with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued

by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to

discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring,

advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of

employment.

MNGI’s Culture of Caring

We are caring people caring for people - working with Compassion, Teamwork, and Integrity

• Compassion: being empathetic and considerate of the needs of our patients and caregivers

• Teamwork: Being accountable for actions, supporting each other in meeting the needs of our

patients, and respecting the voice/opinions of others assuming good intent.

• Integrity: Demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness, and transparency whenever you interact

with patients or each other.

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