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About Us: ARISE (Arizona Regional Intensive Care) is a 24-hour veterinary emergency, critical care, and specialty hospital in Queen Creek, AZ. We have the most skilled doctors in the state and provide significantly complex treatments in the western US. ARISE is an organization that prides itself on its core values to drive a dynamic culture. We pave the way for our leadership to forge an autonomous path by empowering our leaders to make decisions and changes. Our department heads will also work to collaborate regularly with leadership in the development of policies, cultivating growth in the team and fostering the commitment to maintain an inclusive, rewarding, and collaborative culture. ARISE is also to be the regional training center for veterinary medicine, offering a unique roadmap for any position in veterinary medicine to further their growth in their career. Our department heads will be hands on in training and growing our team members in the veterinary field.Job Purpose: The purpose of the Veterinary Surgical Department Charge Nurse is to provide high-quality medical support and nursing care to companion animal patients in addition to providing top leadership and oversight to the support staff for the department, support the veterinarians in the department, and assist the organization of the daily workflow of the hospital.Duties & Responsibilities:Nursing Care - As a veterinary nurse, it is expected to provide high quality medical support and nursing care to companion animal patients. As a nurse you are routinely entrusted with patient assessmentstriage, anesthesia, procedures, drug doses, and treatments. You will be responsible for patient care, patient follow-up, and maintenance of Surgery patient records.Proficient IV catheter placementUse and maintain IV pumpsUnderstands and carries out written and oral directionsProficient and accurate drug calculations and administrationQuality nursing and husbandry care of patientsStrong working knowledge of veterinary procedures and pharmacologyPerform in"hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs, as needed when lab tech is not available. Report diagnostic testing results to veterinariansPerform andor participate in all other diagnostics such as radiology, ultrasound, ECG, BP, and glucose monitoringAssist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights as well as providing client educationProvide nursing care for in"hospital patients including all DVM requested treatments, diagnostics, and medicationsAccurately and completely record all treatmentsConduct pre"admission exams and discharge hospitalized patientsPerform client callbacks as necessaryMaintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinariansActively engages in RoundsRounds deliveredreceived at shift changes, anytime a staff member comes on shift or leaves a shiftRounds will be complete, detailed, and relative to patient & client careProficient in monitoring anesthesia utilizing equipment such as pulse oximeter, electrocardiogram, ventilator, etcPrepare patients for surgery including pre-op medications, inductionintubation, and surgery preparationsAssist veterinarian through surgery and monitor patients through anesthesia recoveryKeep accurate anesthesiasurgical medical recordsEffectively communicate treatment and costs to owners and collect signatures andor verbal consent forms and treatment plansTraining - Coordinates with the training coordinator on all training protocols and procedures to ensure existing support staff as well as new staff members are on-boarded and trained efficiently and effectivelyTake part in the interview and selection process of potential new support staff candidates, to include technicians, technician assistants, client administrators, client liaisons, lab technicians, kennel assistants, and doctor's assistantsSupport staff levelling and reviewsReview leveling criteria and benchmarks for employee advancement per hospital protocolPerforms mid and annual formal performance reviews per hospital protocol for all support staffLead the support staff team by exampleFollow through on commitment to growth and development of entire support staff teamActs as a mentor for support staff Ensure appropriate medical techniques are being utilizedEnsure that employees are demonstrating positive customer service to all clientsEnsure all support staff are following hospital policies and proceduresWork with employees to correct deficiencies, implement training as necessary, and partner with the Leadership Team to implement corrective action or coaching proceduresFollow up on coaching to ensure it is being implementedDocument training and coaching sessions. Create and teach department specific curriculum for ARISE AcademyCommunication - act as the bridge between the hospital leadership team and support staff in department to maintain open channels of communication and constructive dialogueConduct beginning of shift huddlesQuarterlybi-annual check-in meetings with all support staffParticipate in regular team meetings with Leadership Team to:Identify areas for improvement within the companyEnsure consistent messages are being disseminated to employeesIncrease knowledge of supervisory and leadership skillsDevelop a cohesive team with other members of the Leadership TeamMonitor offices and hospital areas and ensure compliance with duties.Engagement - act as a leader to improve staff retention and foster a culture of growth and developmentIdentify and solicit opportunities for growth within the support staff Identify areas of personal strength and weakness that may enhance or hinder job performanceActively seek out staff members who may be disengaged and intervene as necessary to improve staff retentionFully competent regarding organizational policies and proceduresInvolved in the development and implementation of new policies and SOP as relevantEstablishes and reinforces a supportive team environmentDiscourages negative attitudes, gossipLeads by exampleSeeks out and participates in leadership development and advancement opportunitiesMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending CEs, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal and professional networks, etcActs in a solution-oriented manner to advocate and improve any deficiencies in the hospitalHospital Operations - contribute to seamless and cohesive operations of the hospitalThe ability to resolve client needs, concerns, and complaints where appropriateWork with the inventory specialist to maintain all inventory for the department to ensure appropriate levels of items are always on hand without shortages or excess on hand and stays within the departmental budget. Ensuring the department always meets and follows all required OSHA standardsEnsure department is appropriately scheduled and staffed to meet the needs of the departmentRequirements:Extensive surgical and anesthesia experience, preferably with board-certified surgeonsKnowledge of handling high risk anesthetic patients Knowledge of complex surgical procedures and equipmentCertified Veterinary Technician license (will consider RVT and LVT with potential to transfer to AZ licensing)BenefitsVTS Support CE Allowance Uniform Allowance Paid License Renewal Fees Paid Time Off Employee Pet Discount Shift Pay Differential Opportunity for VTNE Reimbursement 401k MedicalDentalVision Disability Insurance Life InsuranceEqual Employment OpportunityARISE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Hiring is contingent on candidate verifying their eligibility to work in the United States and passing a complete background check and drug screen.Powered by JazzHRe0sNhO309L