Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit - M3 - 96161

Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit - M3

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | US:ME:Bangor | Nursing- RN | Full Time

Salary range- $41.70 - $63.62

***Sign On Bonus Available***

Provides day to day leadership for nursing staff. Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room and other areas of the perioperative services for all patient population. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Must have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and be a demonstrated team player. Must demonstrate reliability and accountability to team members and patients.

Responsibilities:

• Direct delivery of care to the assigned patient population in a professional manner, utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Assign duties, examine work for conformance to policies and procedures and oversee flow of patients through department.
• Provide successful organizational and administrative operation of the shift in accordance with current guidelines and assure the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times.
• Assess a patient's physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs and design and implements plans of care to meet the identified needs.
• Provide safe, quality, efficient patient care across the lifespan, with particular attention to the patient's age-related cognitive, emotional, physical, and functional needs.
• Collaborate professionally and effectively with members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide education to patients and families that is current, evidence-based, and appropriate to the identified learning needs.
• Demonstrate accountability for own decisions and behaviors, and exercising critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of professional practice.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families' needs, preferences, and concerns.
• Demonstrate fairness and open-mindedness, and be open to constructive feedback to improve own practice.
• Be open and adaptable to change, seek to understand the drivers of change from a systems perspective, and participate in process-improvement initiatives.
• Recognize and respect the needs, opinions, and desires of the patient and the family, facilitate shared decision-making, and engage in respectful, culturally-appropriate communication to maximize the patient and family's healthcare experience.
• Adhere to hospital policy and professional standards of practice.
• Consistently display EMMC's Caring Behaviors and embody the values of professionalism and integrity in all interactions and settings.
• Utilize information and biomedical technology safely and accurately to enhance the quality of patient care across the continuum.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and be a demonstrated team player. Must demonstrate reliability and accountability to team members and patients.
• Serves as a formal & informal preseptor/mentor for new hires & students.

Other Information:

• BLS Required.
• National RN Certification Required.

Competencies and Skills:

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials:

• Required Registered Nurse
• National RN Certification Required

Education:

• Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions:

• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.