Complex Care Charge Nurse - Day Shift - Full-Time

Complex Care Charge Nurse

The Complex Care Charge Nurse is the dedicated resource that supports, plans, leads and evaluates direct patient care activities during assigned shift. This position provides and oversees skilled nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and requires staff accountability for compliance with regulatory and professional standards for patient care and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises and supports nursing staff in provision of outstanding patient care

Performs skilled nursing care in accordance with Nurse Practice Act

Performs administrative duties such as recordkeeping, multi-disciplinary communication, scheduling and other necessary tasks to ensure daily operations are complete

Coach and assist nursing staff with clinical instructions, mentor and guide as needed.

Serve as liaison with patients' families and patient care team to ensure quality

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education: Associates RN, Bachelor's Degree preferred in Nursing. Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English required.

Experience: 1+ year as RN Staff preferred

License/Certification/Credential: Registration and current RN license in Oklahoma. CPR and PALS Certification.

Training requirements for dayshift:

Week 1: Monday-Friday from 8:00am 4:30pm

Week 2: Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30am-7:00pm

Week 3: Tuesday-Thursday 6:30am-7:00pm

Training Requirements for Week 1:

This involves a variety of trainings. On Monday, you will onboard and learn about hospital requirements and culture from HR. Tuesday, you will complete RT training. Wednesday is Nursing Orientation. Thursday is New Employee Orientation for all BCHC new hires. Friday is a trauma informed care class called Mandt that we require of all employees.

Training Requirements for Week 2:

This week will include a thorough rehabilitation training day, our Meditech EMR system training, and other required courses related to your position (ie. HealthStream, Lippincott, BLS course, PALS course, etc.)

Training Requirements for Week 3:

Packet training week includes all nursing specific trainings. During this week you will complete mandatory online classrooms specific for your job title, and complete hands-on skills at the bedside and with our nurse educators.

Please keep in mind that all full time, part time, and occasional employees are required to attend these trainings and orientations.

Bethany Children's Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation's original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children's Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization's positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children's Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.