Charge Nurse, Operating Room at KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center
Shawnee, KS
About the Job
KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking an Operating Room Charge Nurse who is ready for an exciting leadership opportunity in a busy ambulatory surgery center. The candidate must be self-directed, highly motivated, willing to educate, and enjoy a teamwork atmosphere. The candidate must be able to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency and safety in a fast-paced setting toa dynamic team of clinical professionals in the perioperative setting. The candidate must have a collaborative, friendly working style with experience and knowledge to be a resource to the entire perioperative team.
KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center is a multi-specialty outpatient facility jointly owned and operated by the University of Kansas Health System and physician investors. The facility has 3 ORs and 1 procedure room with 6 recovery bays; Specialties include, but are not limited to: Gastroenterology, Pain Management, ENT, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastics, & Ophthalmology, 7000+ cases/year. Fast paced, friendly environment; located in Shawnee off 435 and Midland with easy access to parking.
_*Shift:*_
The ASC operates from 6:30am to 4:30pm, Monday- Friday. No weekends, no holidays, no call. This is an hourly position with the potential to work a 4-day work week.
_*Key Responsibilities:*_
* Responsible for facilitating the day-to-day clinical operations of the OR setting, including daily staffing assignments, scrubbing and/or circulating as needed, continuous communication with our scheduling team, scrub techs, nurses and physicians, serving as a first line resource for staff and surgeons
* Leading or participating in daily OR huddle at 7am
* Troubleshooting equipment, contacting vendors when needed
* Identifies educational opportunities and coordinates in-service and training with the Nurse Manager
* Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Materials Manager to ensure relevant inventory and supply chain needs
* Assists Nurse Manager with CMS and AAAHC accreditation survey readiness, monthly quality and infection control audits and responsibilities
* Maintains services in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies
* Collaborates with Medical Director, physicians, PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse and other departments to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care
* Maintains an approachable, positive attitude
* Practices servant leadership to serve our patients and team
_*Requirements:*_
* Current unrestricted KS nursing license required (or appropriate multi-state license)
* BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required within 6 months of hire
* BSN preferred, will consider ADN with relevant OR experience
* Minimum 2 years multi-specialty OR experience
* Experience with an EMR (Epic)
* Knowledge of regulatory agencies, infection control practices, and quality improvement
* ASC experience preferred
* CNOR certification preferred
* Member of local and national societies preferred (AORN, ANA, KSNA)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Perioperative Care
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* OR: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* KS RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center is a multi-specialty outpatient facility jointly owned and operated by the University of Kansas Health System and physician investors. The facility has 3 ORs and 1 procedure room with 6 recovery bays; Specialties include, but are not limited to: Gastroenterology, Pain Management, ENT, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastics, & Ophthalmology, 7000+ cases/year. Fast paced, friendly environment; located in Shawnee off 435 and Midland with easy access to parking.
_*Shift:*_
The ASC operates from 6:30am to 4:30pm, Monday- Friday. No weekends, no holidays, no call. This is an hourly position with the potential to work a 4-day work week.
_*Key Responsibilities:*_
* Responsible for facilitating the day-to-day clinical operations of the OR setting, including daily staffing assignments, scrubbing and/or circulating as needed, continuous communication with our scheduling team, scrub techs, nurses and physicians, serving as a first line resource for staff and surgeons
* Leading or participating in daily OR huddle at 7am
* Troubleshooting equipment, contacting vendors when needed
* Identifies educational opportunities and coordinates in-service and training with the Nurse Manager
* Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Materials Manager to ensure relevant inventory and supply chain needs
* Assists Nurse Manager with CMS and AAAHC accreditation survey readiness, monthly quality and infection control audits and responsibilities
* Maintains services in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies
* Collaborates with Medical Director, physicians, PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse and other departments to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care
* Maintains an approachable, positive attitude
* Practices servant leadership to serve our patients and team
_*Requirements:*_
* Current unrestricted KS nursing license required (or appropriate multi-state license)
* BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required within 6 months of hire
* BSN preferred, will consider ADN with relevant OR experience
* Minimum 2 years multi-specialty OR experience
* Experience with an EMR (Epic)
* Knowledge of regulatory agencies, infection control practices, and quality improvement
* ASC experience preferred
* CNOR certification preferred
* Member of local and national societies preferred (AORN, ANA, KSNA)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Perioperative Care
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* OR: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* KS RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person