RN, Charge Nurse - Fulltime Day Shift

Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all nursing department personnel during shift. Ensures patient assignments are correct, assists with treatments or administration of medications as necessary, informs physicians of changes in patient's condition, reviews care of all patients, and acts as overall leader and resource person for the staff. Provides care for the Adult or Geriatric patient, ages 18 years and over. Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions. Make equitable patient assignments for staff based on the nurse's ability and patient needs. Effectively delegate necessary unit and/or patient related tasks to Nurse Aides, LPNs and/or staff RNs and assure that assignments are completed promptly and efficiently. Monitors and ensures completion of assigned tasks by staff members. Makes rounds during assigned shift and responds to emergency situations. Responds to patients’ and families’ concerns, ensuring that each concern is documented and a resolution is initiated. Coordinates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Oversees and coordinates the acquisition of supplies and equipment from Central Supply as needed by unit per policy and procedure and in collaboration with materials department. Review the schedule for adequate staffing on a daily basis and coordinate staffing issues as needed and utilizes staffing in a cost-effective way by adhering to the staffing matrix (i.e., for call-ins, refer to algorithms for proper scheduling options). Complete shift report at designated times and relay all pertinent patient information in a concise and efficient manner to oncoming charge nurse keeping the Nurse Manager or others as appropriate informed about status of patients and related matters. Supervises complete, timely, and accurate documentation of patient's’ care. Demonstrates competence in basic and advanced skills required for delivery of appropriate care on assigned unit. Provide appropriate clinical assistance to staff members requiring assistance. Ensures emergency equipment is operational by checking equipment during assigned shift and documenting without omissions. Acts as Team Leader in Code situations. Ensures the unit and patient rooms are clean and in a well organized condition. Initiates nursing orders for any isolation type on new admissions and maintains up-to-date isolation precautions ensuring applicable signage is posted. Actively participates in development, review and/or revision of policies and procedures and keeps staff informed of new/revised policies and procedures, and review their proper utilization. Attend monthly Charge Nurse and staff meetings, as well as attend and participate in unit in-service programs. Ensures safe, effective, and cost-effective patient care practices and reports to supervisor. Effectively utilizes the chain-of-command to secure assistance and guidance for problems related to patient care, staff and/or unit problems. Review dietary log form for correct information.Complete daily census. Demonstrates proficiency in Cerner, STAR, and Healthland including ordering or canceling physician orders. Resolves Omnicell discrepancies according to policy and procedure. Ensures completeness of forms (i.e. EMTALA, Incident Reports, ROI, Lifeshare, Record of Death, etc.) Coordinates and plans nursing interventions with Therapies. Communicates with the host hospital nursing supervisor when necessary (i.e. bed arrangements, dietary, etc.) Demonstrates procedures related to the use of nursing equipment and supplies. Education/Experience: Current RN license to practice in state of employment. Minimum of 1 year of ICU experience, 2 years preferred. Computer Skills: Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing. Certificates and Licenses: Current RN license to practice by the state of employment. Must have BLS upon hire or 6 weeks from hire date and obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of employment. Must maintain licenses and certification for the duration of employment.