Charge Nurse

Job TitleUnder the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Manager, assumes responsibility for coordinating patient care activities during assigned shift. Delegates and adjusts nursing care assignments for patient care populations based on patient care needs and available staff. Assures patient care is delivered based on the ANA Standards of Clinical Practice. Demonstrates effective communication techniques, care behaviors and organizational leadership skills.Typical Physical DemandsEssential functions- Continuous: lifting up to ½ lb., seeing, hearing, talking, grasping, fingering. Frequent to continuous: standing, walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling. Frequent: pushing and pulling up to 30 psi, lifting up to 10 lbs., sitting, bending. Occasional to frequent: squatting, twisting. Occasional: pushing and pulling up to 70 psi; lifting: horizontal lift/carry up to 75 lbs. with assistance, floor to waist up to 35 lbs., waist to shoulder up to 25 lbs., overhead level up to 15 lbs.; carrying up to 35 lbs, running, climbing, side bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching. Operates various machines/tools/work aids.Typical Working ConditionsInside work. Exposure to body fluids, blood products, and communicable diseases. Work environment may be highly stressful, fast paced and hectic. Assignment to inpatient adult psych areas and Family Treatment Center includes occasionally accompanying patients outdoors. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.Minimum QualificationsA. Education/Certificates and Licensure:1.Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Hawaii.2.Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred, BSN highly preferred.3.Current BLS/HCP card in all areas; ACLS, NALS and/or PALS in designated areas.4.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.B. Experience:1.Two years of Acute Care experience.2.Prior charge nurse experience.C. Additional Requirements:1.Exemplary record of past performance that demonstrates exceptional knowledge, skills, and abilities in carrying out registered nurse duties and responsibilities. A record that reflects exceptional attendance.2.Ability to communicate and problem solve effectively with patients, nursing staff, physicians, and other medical staff.3.Leadership and decision making skills that demonstrate the ability to: provide effective patient care; serve as a resource to nursing staff; maintain adherence to applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.4.Educational background that demonstrates an ongoing effort to maintain and improve one's clinical competency as a registered nurse; and work experience that reflects an increasing level of responsibility over time, or the potential for handling an increased level of responsibility.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet