RN Charge Nurse - Emergency - Full Time/Nights - Req# 2097446938

Brief DescriptionJob Objective: A Registered Nurse who exemplifies expert knowledge of nursing process, clinical skills, possesses effective planning skills, and acts in supervisory role to ensure appropriate delivery of patient care according to established standards. Must maintain competencies and be capable with the range of patients usually seen in the unit. Serves as a role model for the staff. Has effective interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills. Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Actively supports AVMC mission, vision and values.Duties and Responsibilities: Must meet all the established criteria for Registered Nurse competency levels as identified by clinical area. Rounds on unit at least twice per shift assessing patient safety standards, quality metrics, and ensuring patient/guest relations expectations are met. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and physicians. Provides staff with objective feedback that supports proper nursing care and expectations of throughput. Adheres to Hospital policy and practices. Provides assistance and/or directions to other units when required, due to patient care needs. Serves as a resource for other staff Acts as liaison between patients, staff and interdepartmentally at all levels. Provides support for greater staff accountability and responsibility. Responsible for problem solving and crises intervention, relative to physicians, patients, family, and staff. Ability to balance multiple tasks. Delegates appropriately as deemed necessary. Maintain unit environment to ensure appropriate supplies are available and the area is quiet, free from safety hazards, and clean. Keeps management team informed. Facilitates time, admission, and discharge of patients ensuring proper utilization of beds. Projects appropriate staffing requirements and make appropriate assignments. Assists and/or assumes patient care, as necessary. Moves and accepts key changes quickly. Displays, promotes, and reinforces behavior that supports organizational changes Ensures and facilitates ED throughput as per the expectation of management and Quality Committee guidelines. Flexible with changing staff assignments throughout the shift, per the needs of throughput and patient care.Non-Essential Duties: Participates in unit or hospital-based committees Other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge Possesses knowledge and expertise of nursing process. Competence in implementing standards of care. Conforms to required and appropriate regulatory requirements.Skills Meets all skills and abilities of the Registered Nurse job description. Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.Abilities Demonstrates and promotes the core values of AVMC. Promote knowledge sharing and evidence-based practice. Possesses emotional intelligence to positively handle conflict. Possesses strong organizational and prioritization skills. Knowledge of current AVMC policies and procedures including legal documents pertinent to unit, use of written resources and forms and hospital structure and resources. Ability to conform with and support the Hospital performance improvement and risk management plans and policies. Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education and meetings.AVMC Values: All AVMC employees will effectively demonstrate these values:Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.Education and Experience:Education Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards. Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities. Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned. BSN and National Recognized Certification preferred. MICN preferredExperience Minimum of 1 year recent ED experienceRequired Licensure and/or Certifications: Minimum of one-year progressive experience as a licensed Registered Nurse. Meets all required licensure and/or certification for the Registered Nurse as appropriate for clinical area.AVMC Conduct/Compliance Expectations: Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy. Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy. Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy. Ability to adhere to the department dress code. Ability to organize work and establish priorities. Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties. Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards. Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters. Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff. Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVMC. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information. Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations. Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties. Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures. Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements. Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines. Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education. Display a willingness to work as a team player. Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times. Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVMC Board of Directors. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies. Ability to follow the Code of Conduct.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work is often performed under stressful, emotional, and physical conditions Accepts additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances, e.g., high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies May be exposed to contaminated instruments that may cause infections, burns, or cutsMay also be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiationA detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department. A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.