Labor and Delivery - Charge Nurse Full Time 7:00p - 7:30a

Job Summary

Additional Charge Nurse specific duties and professional development requirements. 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.

Essential Functions

• Captures and coordinates 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.
• Coordinates 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.
• Participates in the department PI activities.
• Encourages and arranges for staff involvement in PI efforts and implementation of evidence based practices.
• Collaborates with Unit Manager and CNS, monitors compliance with documentation, metrics, quality and other performance standards applicable to that unit.
• Participates in activities to improve performance and proactively engages in staff education.
• Consistently utilizes communication style that sets unit tone for positive professional behavior (TeamSTEPPS Model).
• Promotes meaningful focused communication between the physicians and staff using SBAR format.
• Actively engages in unit efforts to promote retention of staff.
• Provides for a high level of employee morale while ensuring adherence to standards of behavior.
• Demonstrates effective delegation to colleagues for department tasks/projects to facilitate staff ownership of own department successes.
• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
• Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by their department and standards of practice.
• Resource Personnel – Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by the department to which they have been assigned.
• Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.

Minimum Education, Training, And Experience

• 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 position.
• Currently certified in Cardiopulmonary Respiration (CPR) and NRP as well as C-EFM (if not currently certified must obtain within 1 yr of hire).
• 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.
• At least 3 years of Postpartum/ Antepartum nursing experience required and 1 year of previous charge nurse experience preferred.

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).

Benefits

• 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.
• F Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• 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.