Charge Nurse RN

ABOUT US Blue Cloud is the nation’s largest pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) company, specializing in dental restorative and exodontia procedures for pediatric and special needs patients under general anesthesia. As a mission-driven organization, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality, and accessible care while helping reduce costs for families and payors. Blue Cloud’s ASC-based model offers an exceptional working environment supported by a close-knit surgical team of Dentists, Anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, Registered Dental Assistants, and other dedicated healthcare professionals. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss these positions in greater detail and explore how Blue Cloud can become a meaningful part of the important work you do. OUR VISION & VALUES At Blue Cloud, our vision is to be the leader in safety and quality for pediatric dental patients receiving care in a surgery center environment. Our core values guide the decisions of our talented team every day, shaping how we care for our patients, support their families, and work together toward achieving that vision. We cheerfully work hard. We are individually empathetic. We keep our commitments. ABOUT YOU You demonstrate a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are dedicated to supporting a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. You value working alongside others to ensure every patient receives the highest quality care and service throughout their experience with the Surgery Center. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and supporting the delivery of nursing care and clinical operations within the Surgery Center. This role ensures quality patient care, promotes efficient workflow, and oversees day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with the Surgery Center’s policies, procedures, and organizational goals. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare staff schedules and ensure timely completion of delegated assignments. Generate and submit daily, weekly, and ad hoc reports as requested by leadership. Maintain effective communication with the Director of Nursing (DON), Administrator, physicians, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Provide direct patient care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative areas as needed while maintaining Registered Nurse competencies. Assume responsibility for the overall clinical operations and patient flow of the surgery center in the absence of the DON and/or Administrator. Communicate surgical delays, scheduling issues, incidents, and patient or family concerns to the DON and Administrator promptly. Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. Oversee patient admissions and coordinate the perioperative process to promote a safe and efficient surgical experience. Monitor and maintain compliance with staff licensure, certifications, and required competencies, including RN licenses, BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Assist with patient discharge planning and facilitate efficient patient throughput throughout the surgical schedule. Collaborate with the DON and Administrator in developing daily staffing assignments and clinical coverage plans. Assist with inventory management, purchasing, and maintenance of medical, surgical, and office supplies. Ensure adequate inventory and timely ordering of medical gases and other critical clinical resources. Support onboarding, orientation, annual education, competency assessments, and ongoing staff development initiatives. Serve as a clinical leader, educator, mentor, and role model for the interdisciplinary team. Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of professional conduct. Attend and actively participate in all required meetings, in-services, and continuing education programs. Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, risk management, and patient safety activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. Foster positive relationships with physicians, staff, vendors, and external stakeholders to support operational excellence. Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure a positive experience for patients, families, physicians, and team members. Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the surgery center. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Directly supervises nursing and clinical support staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs). Responsible for providing leadership, coaching, performance management, staff development, competency oversight, and daily operational support to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Collaborates with leadership to support staffing, training, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance initiatives. COMPETENCY Communication Proficiency Leadership Learning Orientation Inventory Management Infection Control Ethical Conduct Collaboration Quality Improvement Stress Management / Composure Customer/Client Focus Discretion/Privacy Problem Solving / Analysis Emergency Preparedness POSITION REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Knowledge and understanding of the nursing process, including patient assessment, care planning, implementation of care, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Ability to apply clinical judgment and evidence-based practices to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 30 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire. PREFERRED Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Previous experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), perioperative setting, operating room (OR), post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) strongly preferred. Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in all preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative clinical functions, as well as facility policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of care within an ambulatory surgery center environment. BENEFITS Comprehensive health insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefit options. 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Blue Cloud is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Blue Cloud is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants who require assistance or accommodation may request support during the application process.