Core Charge Nurse - Full Time/Night Shift

Core Charge Nurse

This is a full-time, night shift position that includes a $3/hr Charge Nurse differential.

The Core Charge Nurse provides consistent, reliable leadership on night shift in the Medical-Surgical Department. Works directly with department leadership to share information about operations, solve problems, and promote process improvement. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and their designated support person(s); supervising assigned team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the team to solve problems at the bedside, answering questions, providing education and resources or tools when necessary.
• Orientation of new employees; oversight of the preceptor/orientee process.
• Conflict management between staff.
• De-escalation of situations with patients and visitors.
• Providing input to the Supervisors and the Director for scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Participation in the selection and training of new relief night charge nurses.
• Reporting positive and negative events that occur on night shift to department leadership.
• Participation in a committee, such as unit-based council, which addresses departmental improvement.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to individualize high-quality patient care.
• Excellent communication and assessment skills.
• Competent in the use of technology.
• Ability to function as a strong team leader.

Experience:

• Previous acute care experience required.

Education and Training:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Licensures/Certifications:

• Current Washington State or Multi State Compact RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ALS certification.
• NIHSS certification.

Benefits Overview:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program