Charge RN

About the role

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards.
• Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
• Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Completion of an approved OR residency or minimum of one year previous OR experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Washington State, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification, upon hire.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire.
• Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years.
• Previous charge nurse experience.
• If assigned to the Gig Harbor Same Day Surgery (SDS) facility: related work experience in a free-standing surgery center.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification, upon hire.

About the organization

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