RN Charge Nurse

About the role

Coordinate patient care across various departments, including PACU, inpatient units, Radiology, and anesthesia. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical orders. Monitor patient progress, continuously assess and document patient progress, and adjust care plans as necessary. Collaborate with healthcare team members, including physicians, anesthesiologists, and other providers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily schedules, organize and oversee the daily endoscopy schedule, and ensure appropriate staffing and equipment availability.
• Prioritize patient needs based on acuity and urgency, ensuring timely and efficient care.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding procedures, equipment, and patient care, providing guidance and support.
• Facilitate effective communication among healthcare team members to promote continuity of care.
• Supervise and direct the activities of nursing assistants and support staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and evaluating performance.
• Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and health management to promote self-care and disease management.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, providing immediate care and stabilizing patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring high standards of patient care and efficient operation of the unit.

Requirements

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs.
• Supervision experience and skills required.
• Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all patients on the unit.
• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication.
• Supports staff involvement in project teams/committees as evidenced by discussion in minutes.
• Projects are completed with consideration for quality, practice, and educational components.
• Participates in or chairs projects or committees as volunteered or assigned.
• Consults with patients/families through primary nurse request, direct family request, and/or direct assessment of patient/family response to hospitalization.
• Absesses patient/significant other survey responses regarding nursing care and services.
• Collaborates with the department of education and training to plan for orientation of new personnel and unit-specific education/in-service as documented.
• Maintains effective and appropriate staffing by monitoring employee turnover, overtime, and absenteeism.
• Employee performance appraisals are completed thoroughly and submitted on time, as assigned.
• Follows human resources policies to implement progressive discipline, when necessary.
• Collaborates with human resources on the recruitment and selection of qualified employment candidates.
• Communication with staff is effective, resolving conflicts that may hamper relations and productivity, as observed by nurse leader.
• Attends and/or leads codes according to policy. Oversees scheduling as directed by leader.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's of Nursing [Required], Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred].
• Field of Study: N/A.
• Work Experience: 1+ acute care hospital experience [Preferred].

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques which are central to the nursing profession.
• Ability to lead a team in providing excellence in patient care.
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution.
• Organization, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and solve complex problems.
• Accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, and a professional bedside manner.
• Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience.

Pay

• $32.76 - $57.47

Schedule

• Full time
• Night (United States of America)