Senior Nurse-Charge RN-Med Surg-Nights

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

ThededicatedCharge Nurseisaregistered nurse responsiblefor providingshift-to-shift leadership for the practice and delivery of safe effective efficient ethical and culturally competent care to theunitpatient pivotal role bridges direct patient care with administrative responsibilities ensuringoptimalpatient outcomes through effective leadership resource allocation and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare Charge Nurse ensures adherence toestablishedpolicies promotes a collaborative work environment and supports staff development whilemaintainingpatient safety and satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops andmaintainsdepartmental daily staffing plan detailingappropriate employeeclassifications and qualifications consistent with the departments operational plan projected volumes patient/acuityand other relevant indicators. Assures compliance with staffing plan.
• Oversees daily operations staff management and coordination of interdepartmental activities within the unit or department during the assigned shift.
• Responsible for resolving clinical issues and serving as a liaison between nurses physicians and administrative teams.
• Provides orientation/education for staff and students to ensure assigned patients havea positive care experience.
• Leadsstaff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Delivers nursing care by assessing planning implementing and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the physician.
• Provides input on staff interviewing and hiring decisions as delegated by theunit leader.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient records.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures governing assigned services including Joint Commission standards safety protocols andapplicablefederal state and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a resource mentor and role model in delivering patient care using a team approach.
• Facilitates communication between patient/familyphysiciansand other caregivers to achieve consensus for the plan of the Ethics Committee asappropriate.
• Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.
• Leads quality improvement activities including performance improvement processes tofacilitateclinical practice changes.
• Conduct follow-up on incident reports as directed by theUnit leaderandparticipatein ongoing audits of nursing-sensitive indicators to ensure regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include but are not limited to chart reviews patient safety audits shift-based crash cart checks and other quality assuranceactivities asidentified by the facility.
• Functions independently with minimal supervision from Nursing Leadership guided by the Nurse Practice Act MercyOne Central IA Market and Trinity Health policiesestablishednursing standards and sound professional judgment.
• Plans unit and nursing resourceutilizationbased on established admissiondischargeand transfer criteriainitiatingappropriate interventionand collaboration tooptimizepatient care and unit/department operations.
• Serves as a group leader and fulfills an assistant supervisory or lead role providing guidance and support to team members. Additionally it contributes to Human Resources functions by offering input and recommendations on personnel matters.
• Identifiesand communicates staff needs to theunit leader.
• Serves as a resource or Super User for documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Leads orparticipatesin interdisciplinary patient rounds and care conferences management rounding to patients and staff and Rounding to Influence (Safety First).
• Reviews and codes asindicatedfor shift needs in timekeeping system.
• Collaborate withUnit leaderto balance schedule after closure of self-schedulingtime-periodand prior to completion of schedule.
• Leads or delegates daily huddles andmaintainshuddle boards in collaboration and direction fromUnit leader.
• Assistsnursing and interdisciplinary team in patient/family education and discharge planning.

Mission Statement: WeMercyOneTrinity Health serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values:

• Reverence: Wehonor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor especially those most vulnerable.
• Safety : We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing safe environment for all.
• Justice: Wefoster right relationships to promote the common good including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship: Wehonor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the humanfinancialand natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Bachelors degree in nursing preferred.
• 12 months of RN experience required.24 monthspreferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Unit specific credentialing and education active and in good standing.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC