RN Charge Nurse

DescriptionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryThe RN Charge Nurse manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift. Could encompass one or more units depending upon size and clinical programs. Scope of work may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.Essential FunctionsAssesses, plans, coordinates and evaluates patients' care along with members of the interdisciplinary teamDocuments the patient's condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner in the patient's EHRReports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients promptly to clinical leader and physician as necessaryReceives and records physicians' ordersCommunicates staffing problems and needs to nursing leadershipProvides input on staffing ratios and deploymentProvides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete patient status reportDevelops work assignments for RNs, LPN>LVNs, and Nurse Aides as directedSupervises, directs and evaluates staff (i.e. RNs, LPN/LVNs) as directedParticipates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff to the extent permitted by state practice actAssures compliance with policies and procedures. Reports problems and complaints timely in the nursing leadershipProvides feedback to clinical leadership regarding performance of RNs, LPN/LVNs and Nurse AidesGives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned. Supervises nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice actCoordinates and performs admission, transfer and discharge on patientsCompletes all appropriate assessments relative to the patient's statusMaintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departmentsAssures that inventory and supplies are maintained in a clean and safe manner on the unit, are utilized economically and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or nutritional services assistanceSupports and participates in the center's Performance Improvement initiativesAdheres to professional codes of ethics, ScionHealth's Code of Conduct and maintains PHI confidentiality in the center and in external locations, including electronic social networksProvides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competencyInitiate the SBAR process and collaborate with the staff for assessment and recommendationsMake rounds with physicians and other team members as neededAssist physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures within the scope of state specific nurse practice act and personal clinical competencyCoordinates patient assessments, recognizes the need to review and revise patients' assessments as needed based upon patient conditionCoordinates patients' care activities and communicates changes to other team members and patient family/significant otherProvides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain managementAdministers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practiceAssists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revised plan of care under the supervision of Registered NurseAssists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered NurseTreats patients and their families with respect and dignityIdentifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their familiesInteracts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of careIdentifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital/unit and post discharge needsInterprets data about the patient's status to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient groupPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medica/health care errorsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsSkilled in directing and motivating the workforceAbility to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and at all levels of the organizationAbility to react decisively and quickly in emergency situationsAbility to organize and prioritizeKnowledge of training techniques for clinical staffAbility to maintain confidentialityApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0-10%Must read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendancePerforms other related duties as assignedQualificationsEducation* Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BS preferredLicenses/CertificationValid RN license in the state employedBLS CertificationALS Certification preferredExperience* 2-3 years' experience in nursing, one year of supervisory is preferred