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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical orders.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Manage daily schedules and organize the endoscopy schedule.
• Prioritize patient needs based on acuity and urgency.
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding procedures, equipment, and patient care.
• Facilitate effective communication among healthcare team members.
• Supervise and direct the activities of nursing assistants and support staff.
• Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and health management.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, providing immediate care and stabilizing patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to communicate effectively in additional languages preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques which are central to the nursing profession.
• Broad nursing knowledge; management ability; ability to accept responsibility, exercise authority, and function independently.
• 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.
• Maintain ongoing contacts within own department; including staff, patients, families, visitors, and physicians.
• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

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.
• Able to communicate effectively in additional languages preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques which are central to the nursing profession.
• Broad nursing knowledge; management ability; ability to accept responsibility, exercise authority, and function independently.
• 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 Shift Day (United States of America)

Contact Information

Address: 2600 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544