Core Charge Nurse - Full Time/Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the team to solve problems at the bedside, answering questions, providing education and resources or tools when necessary.
• Orientation of new employees; oversight of the preceptor/orientee process.
• Conflict management between staff.
• De-escalation of situations with patients and visitors.
• Providing input to the Supervisors and the Director for scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Participation in the selection and training of new relief night charge nurses.
• Reporting positive and negative events that occur on nigh shift to department leadership.
• Participation in a committee, such as unit-based council, which addresses departmental improvement.

Nursing Care

Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and their designated support person(s); supervising assigned team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department and regulatory standards.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to individualize high-quality patient care.
• Excellent Communication and assessment skills.
• Competent in the use of technology.
• Ability to function as a strong team leader.

Experience

Previous acute care experience required.

Education And Training

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensures/ Certifications:
• Current Washington State or Multi State Compact RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ALS certification.
• NIHS certification.

Benefits Overview

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retail - 403(b) with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program