Charge Nurse Operating Room full time

About the role

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides direct patient care in accordance with accepted nursing standards while utilizing the nursing process.
• Makes frequent patient rounds to assure the quality, customer service and appropriateness of patient care.
• Identifies areas needed for improvement in patient care delivery and plans for effective change.
• Serves as a resource to staff, colleagues and other departments.
• Prepares patient care assignments considering the staff skill mix, competence of the employee and the complexity/acuity of the patient care needs.
• Affirms a safe patient care environment.
• Captures the maintenance repairs and environmental health needs for the department.
• Affirms safety/ emergency checks are done according to department standards.
• Affirms that the daily reports and records related to the operations of their unit are complete and accurate per shift.
• Provides the support necessary to assure appropriate patient/family teaching, discharge planning and phone calls.
• Participates in the interview process for applicants.
• Coaches, counsels, mentors, and evaluates clinical staff under the guidance of the unit Manager/Director.
• Maintains staffing worked hours to premier productivity standards within designated work shift.
• Collaborates with the unit management team to develop and achieve departmental goals and objectives around all hospital pillars.
• Participates in the budget process by providing input into departmental needs, and participates in the implementation of the approved operational budget.
• Provides cost saving suggestions to Department Manager.
• Identifies opportunities for improved services and quality of patient care.
• Actively participates in the department PI activities.
• Maintains compliance with documentation, metrics, quality and other performance standards applicable to that unit.
• Engages in staff education.
• Participates and/or leads clinical task forces, special projects and unit huddles.
• Plans for own professional development and continuing education.
• Completes education appropriate for their own developmental needs as well as hospital and department mandatory education requirements and competencies.

Requirements

• Eligible for or currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Registered nurse with BSN, or BSN agreement with degree achieved within 5 years from the start of the positon.
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or other appropriate certifications.
• Clinical competency in their departmental area of practice, minimum 2 years of experience in clinical area of practice.
• Achieve certification in area of appropriate clinical specialty after two years of clinical experience or within 1 year in Charge nurse role.

Qualifications

• Patient Contact: Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (0 thru 30 days), Infant (31 thru 12 months), Child (13 months thru 12 years), Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years), Adult (18 years thru 65 years), Geriatric (66+ years).
• Physical Demands: Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour). Ergonomic Risk Factors: Repetition, Forceful Exertion, Awkward Posture, Contact Stress.

Skills

• Uses technology and equipment to perform job duties.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• Handles a physically demanding environment.
• Uses proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.

Benefits

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable. Pay range: $36.79-$58.53/hr.