Charge / RN Surgical Specialists

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Portneuf Surgical Specialists Charge Registered Nurse in Pocatello, ID.

 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team:  

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Responsibilities:

T he Charge Nurse acts as a member of the department Leadership Team , u nder the direction of the department Director & Manager . The Charge Nurse serves in a leadership role to aid in the management and training of staff. This position will also assist with the organization of day-to-day activities of the department.  

1. Assists in the direct operations of the department in collaboration with hospital leadership to assure compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital requirements.  
2. Demonstrates knowledge, appropriate use, and ensures compliance of the Nursing Process for patients in the following the unit patient population served according to Scope of Service, Nursing Standards of Care, and Hospital Policies and Procedures.  
3. Demonstrates responsible and effective management of resources, including personnel, supplies and equipment.  
4. Assumes responsibility for clinical competency and professional development. Works with the Department Director to ensure that all competencies, licensure, and education are completed prior to the deadline. Assists in training and developing nursing staff.  
5. R esponsible for coordinating continuous quality improvement and quality assurance efforts, including audits to validate efforts.  
6. Responsible for leading and promoting the departmental goals.  
7. Resolves staff or patient  concerns and utilizes chain of command procedures when indicated.  
8. Contributes in the development and strategic planning with the unit manager/director in accordance with hospital goals.  
9. Assures supervision, assistance, instruction, and evaluation of new and existing staff.  
10. Provides coaching in consultation and collaboration with nursing director and/or manager.  
11. Actively participates in the development and implementation of performance improvement.  
12. Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and capture of patient charges .  

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Current licensure Registered Nurse in the State of Idaho

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Commitment to the team problem-solving approach using a patient-focused model.