Charge Nurse- Pre Admission Testing

Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Charge Nurse

Location: UCHealth Yampa Valley Med Center, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Department: YVMC PACU Same Day Surgery

Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area. This position is a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Charge Nurse and is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operations of the Pre-Admission Testing department within Day Surgery. This position is primarily office-based and does not provide direct patient care. The PAT Charge Nurse works four (4) days per week and serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, surgical offices, anesthesia providers, and perioperative services to ensure patients are appropriately prepared for surgery and procedural care. The role consists of approximately 60% patient telephone assessments and coordination activities and 40% administrative, leadership, and operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and mentors staff during assigned shift. Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, and patient acuity.
• Provides direct patient care as needed. Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving. May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care, including formal evaluation, and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers. Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program within three years of assuming the Charge RN position.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
• 1 year of nursing experience

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