Job description

About US:

Greenbelt Ambulatory Surgery, LP is Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center in Prince George's County serving patients from Montgomery County, Prince George's County all the way through Washington DC.

POSITION: SURGERY CTR CLINICAL CHARGE NURSE

EMPLOYER: GREENBELT AMBULATORY SURGERY, LP

LOCATION: ROCKVILLE & GREENBELT, MD

SALARY: COMPETITIVE

SPECIALTY: AMBULATORY CARE

GASTROENTEROLOGY

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

HOURS: FULL TIME

This position is for a Nurse in an ASC setting. The Clinical Nurse Manager Administrative skills such as Policy writing are required. Must have MD license. BLS and ACLS must be up to date. Must have OR and GI experience and demonstrative Computer and Administrative Skills. Experience a plus. Must be reliable and have a good work ethic as well as good references. This position will rotate between our Rockville and Greenbelt locations. Competitive Salary that is NEGOTIABLE.

The Clinical Nurse Manager will successfully complete the nursing orientation at both of our centers. This person will coordinate nursing care and services for patients telephonically, electronically, and/or by mail. Will consult with physicians, and other healthcare providers within the centers as necessary to resolve any concerns. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, our centers Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and ensure that continuity of care is maintained.

Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Nursing Experience

1-2 years Administrative Experience

Specific Requirements and Preferences
Nursing experience. Minimum of 1 year of recent Endoscopy and/or OR experience in an ASC setting. Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience for example as a charge nurse. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice

• Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership.
• Perform Benchmarking Studies to include AAAHC benchmarking elements.
• Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities.
• Accountable to coordinate and complete the center’s Performance Improvement process.
• Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with National Quality Indicators for Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
• Maintain all matters pertaining to credentialing of all licensed clinical staff.
• Maintain all ongoing Facility Logs as well as directing quarterly drills.
• Maintain Infection Control surveillance, audits & testing.
• Perform and document Annual Risk Assessment
• Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice.
• Assist with writing and maintaining policy and procedure manual.
• Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify clinical information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients and co-workers.

Resources and Work Environment

• Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies, include a plan to promote safe and effective use of equipment.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met and area is in a constant state of readiness in area of practice; keep update on the application of health informatics systems such as diagnosis and treatment technology linked to patient care.
• Apply knowledge of operations and resources to ensure quality and appropriate care services are delivered in a cost effective and safe manner.
• Responsible to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in areas in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence associated with patient population.
• Employ critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high-performance team outcomes.

Partners for Excellence

• Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes as required for Quality Assessment.
• Ensure time, schedule and alternate coverage accuracy for staffing of both centers.
• Direct the flow of patients and staff to assure patients are adequately managed and the care environment is running smoothly.
• Work in collaboration with professional staff including other RNs, Techs and Anesthesia personnel as well as other unlicensed assistive personnel as manifested in the state practice act/guidelines and our center’s job descriptions.
• Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate to levels of individuals assigned for resolution.
• Participate in the peer review for staff.

Organizational Accountabilities

Teamwork/Communication

1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals
3. Receptive to other’s ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

1. Contribute to a positive work environment
2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

1. Use resources efficiently
2. Search for less costly ways of doing things

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Surgery patients are asked about their vaccine status for the record. All clinical staff are required to be vaccinated as per Federal guidelines with the exception of Religious beliefs or Medical Reasons.

Application Question(s):

• What is the highest level of nursing degree you hold?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Experience:

• Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Circulating: 1 year (Preferred)
• Endoscopy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse: 1 year (Required)
• Operating Room: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ambulatory Surgery Center: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maryland Nursing License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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