Charge Registered Nurse

Description 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... For full info follow application link. Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A. is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.