HRJD.041D Preoperative Charge Nurse

of 2 HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTIONS / PreOperative SUBJECT: PreOperative Charge Nurse HRJD.108 JOB DESCRIPTION PreOperative Charge Nurse

Department: PreOperative Reports to: Nurse Manager Ages of Patients served: 2 years - Geriatric JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction and leadership of the PreOp Manager serves as a clinical and professional role model while fostering growth and development opportunities for staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Monitoring daily job performance of clinical staff members  Participation in the evaluation process  Effectively manages resources using a multidisciplinary approach  Planning, directing, implementing, and improving clinical services  Assisting PreOp Manager with development of policies and procedures

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Coordinate admission process for surgery 2. Maintain nurse to patient ratio matching patient’s needs with competence of nursing staff 3. Assign breaks and lunches 4. Act as a clinical resource 5. Knowledge of unit equipment 6. Follows hospital policies and protocols 7. Orchestrates new staff orientation 8. Provide direct patient care 9. Relieves staff for lunch and breaks 10. Practices within Joint Commission, Title 22 and ASPAN 11. Competent to administer TB skin test

Critical Thinking 1. Anticipates patient’s needs and staffing requirements 2. Remain calm in emergent situations 3. Prioritize and multi task 4. Time management 5. Flexible in dealing with change 6. Follows chain of command

Original Date: 11-7-07 Revised Date: 19-Nov-13 [2] Approved, Director of Clinical Services: 2-2-11 ~ Approved, Director of Human Resources: 2/4/11 Page 2 of 2 HUMAN RESOURCES JOB DESCRIPTIONS / PreOperative SUBJECT: PreOperative Charge Nurse HRJD.108 Role Model 1. Has a positive can do attitude 2. Demonstrates caring and compassion 3. Uses diplomacy in difficult situations 4. Addresses complaints and concerns in a timely manner 5. Mentors employees with encouragement for growth

Professional Development 1. Addresses the need for performance improvement with staff 2. Collaborates with Manager on review narrative 3. Over sees completion of staff competencies

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Education  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing  BSN recommended  MSN preferred

Minimum Experience  5 years experience in Perioperative nursing or intensive care

Required Course(s)/Training  Basic Life Support (BLS)  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)  Certified Ambulatory PeriAnesthesia Nurse (CAPA) recommended  Computer skills

Required Certification/Registration:  Current licensure with the State of California

Employee Signature Date

Original Date: 11-7-07 Revised Date: 19-Nov-13 [2] Approved, Director of Clinical Services: 2-2-11 ~ Approved, Director of Human Resources: 2/4/11