Charge Nurse

Charge NurseThe Charge Nurse has twelve-hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures of the hospital and the nursing department and the effect on patient care in the department. This position is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift and is responsible and accountable for directing and facilitating the flow of patient care activities of the department/area. This position provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.What You Will DoAssess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care.Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/significant other in order to address all identified needs.Demonstrate skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care.Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs and assure overall quality of care delivered.Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the emergency unit/critical care division as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to the age of the client served.Assumes responsibility for daily personnel assignment/monitoring patient care and overall unit activities, in accordance with established standards.Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.Supports Professional Governance through engagement and support of the Unit Based Council and other nursing councils.Assumes responsibility for overall function of unit in the absence of the clinical nurse manager.Collaborates with the clinical nurse manager to provide feedback for performance evaluations.Qualifications Minimum EducationAssociates Degree Nursing Required orTechnical Diploma/Certificate Nursing RequiredBachelor's Degree Nursing PreferredMinimum Work Experience1-3 years Clinical Nursing Experience RequiredLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state license Upon Hire Required andBLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required andACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required andNational Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire Required andPALS Provider (PALS) American Heart Association within 90 Days Required andTrauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) within 1 Year Required andNon-violent crisis intervention (CPI) within 90 Days RequiredRequired Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesDemonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing: knowledge, skills and competencyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills with ability to anticipate tasks and prioritize assignments.Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.Demonstrates leadership skills through evidence including; but not limited to, effective communication skills, ability to deal well with people, ability to problem solve, ability to confront/resolve issues, ability to motivate others, ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.