Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse

Help The Charge Nurse duties will focus on day-to-day clinical operations. They emphasize immediate patient care, oversight of staff during that period, and operational stability during busy or unpredictable moments. The role of a Charge Nurse "aims to enhance nurse retention, bolster teamwork, improve patient safety, and raise overall quality of care." They function as a role model, educator, while providing guidance to the team. Duties include but are not limited to:

• In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, functions as an operational lead and assumes accountability for the operation of all areas within the role
• Serve as the operational lead for the nursing team to ensure that clinics run smoothly and that patient care needs are met in a coordinated, timely manner
• Lead staff by coordinating care, supporting staff, and responding quickly when unexpected challenges arise
• Contributing to the establishment and implementation of evidence-based nursing standards of practice.
• Accountable for adhering to established policies, standards of care and standards of practice, demonstrating leadership in improving nursing care, as well as other duties as assigned.
• Providing direct patient care by assessing patient needs and making clinical decisions by monitoring patient conditions and responding to changes.
• Coordinating treatment plans and ensuring correct execution while collaborating with physicians and other members of care teams to refine care strategies.
• Administering medications and performing procedures as needed
• Assigning clinic duties to nursing staff based on acuity and staff skill levels
• Providing guidance and mentorship to newer or less experienced staff
• Acting as a liaison between the nursing team and other departments
• Stepping in to resolve conflicts or clarify orders when delays occur
• Informing Veterans and their families about unit procedures or status changes
• Reporting staffing changes or concerns, managing supplies and ensuring necessary equipment is available, responding to documentation needs, including chart audits to ensure accuracy while ensuring compliance with evidenced based practice for infection control and safety standards
• Reporting incidents or quality concerns to leadership and follow through with steps to resolve and ensure safe quality care.
• Champions Peer to Peer Chart Audit process
• Inspecting clinics for environmental safety and cleanliness compliance, maintains list of work orders from entry to resolution.
• Participating and/or leading process improvement initiatives
• Providing first-line intervention for customer complaints/concerns
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN preferred
• Maintain certifications in basic life support (BLS).
• 2-3 years successful nursing practice in a specialty clinic environment required (preferably Cardiology, Nephrology, and/or Wound/Ostomy)
• Cardiology, Nephrology, and/or Wound/Ostomy experience with an approved National Certification in either specialty.
• Prior leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead
• Advanced clinical knowledge and judgement in outpatient ambulatory care operations

Work Schedule: Hours: Monday - Friday 0730-1600 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 10111F, 10112F, 10113F, 10114F, 10115F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.