This non-exempt, onsite role is located at the Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, in Chevy Chase, MD, which is part of Prism Vision Group. Compensation Range: $85,000 - 145,000 (Dependent on Experience) The Charge Nurse is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies. • Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center. • Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures. • Coordinates daily surgical schedules. • Coordinates clinical staffing. • Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations • Supervision and collection of all required records and reports. • Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management • Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards. • Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center. • Planning, and directing daily work. • Conflict/grievance resolution. • Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits. • Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice. • Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate. • Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care • Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient. • Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care. • Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices. • Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party. • Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts. • Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed. • Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting. • Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging. • Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports. • Adheres to all center policies and procedures. • Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights. • Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice. • Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures. • Other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing bod. Non-Essential Job Functions: Able to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described. Qualification/Certifications/Licenses: • Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program • Current unrestricted State of Maryland Nursing License • BLS, ACLS • Must have a minimum of 5 years nursing management experience. • Must be detail oriented and well organized • Must be able to multi-task Working Conditions: Environment: This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Physical Demands: this position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.