Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Charge Nurse
FULLTIME DAYS

JOB SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse is a registered nurse who works in coordination with nursing leadership. The Charge Nurse is the first line support for staff, physicians and other related providers on clinical issues and provides assessment, prioritization and direction of activities to meet the challenging demands of the hospital units. Following the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, he or she assumes accountability for fostering the established professional practice and care delivery models through directing, coaching and mentoring the nursing staff.

The Charge Nurse implements unitâ€'specific strategies as well as colleagueâ€'specific practice remediation that results in achieving specific clinical quality and patient safety outcomes. This role also collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer on clinical development (employee relations, individual behaviors, physician relationships, etc.) and is the clinical support for the department when the Chief Nursing Officer is unavailable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited registered nurse program with current licensure in the state

• BSN preferred

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support required (ACLS for TX)

• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred

• Minimum of two years of experience in rehabilitative or acute care setting preferred

• Leadership experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel

• Effective oral and written communication skills, in English; additional languages preferred

• Proficiency in basic computer skills required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Specific:

• Completes routine audits to assure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS

• Assists the Nurse Manager in annual evaluations

• Identifies educational opportunities for nursing staff

• Educates and monitors staff regarding accurate QI documentation

• Assists in QI education for licensed staff

• Acts as key player in daily standâ€'up clinical meetings

• Acts as clinical resource and mentor for nurses for medically complex patients

• Assists with patient/family teaching needs

• Coordinates educational resources to help decrease readmissions

• Provides UDS documentation/orientation training

• Conducts remediation sessions for documentation deficiencies

• Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement

• Ensures staff performs patient care in a safe environment

• Assists with nursing participation in interdisciplinary team conferences

• Makes staff assignments based on acuity and competencies

• Adheres to staffing matrix

• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

• May need to take a partial or full assignment depending on staffing

• Other duties as assigned

Company Specific:

• Adheres to dress code; appearance neat and clean

• Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements

• Maintains confidentiality of patient/employee information

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across lifespan

• Reports to work on time; follows absence policies

• Attends mandatory inâ€'services and staff meetings

• Represents organization positively

• Complies with ethical business practices

• Communicates mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital

• Maintains current licensure/certification

• Demonstrates guest relations skills

• Follows Health, Safety, Security & Hazardous Materials procedures

• HIPAA: Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality

• Compliance: Adheres to Kindred’s Code of Conduct and regulations

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English (verbal & written)

• Additional languages preferred

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge

• Knowledge of equipment used in evaluation/treatment

• Ability to determine appropriate patient procedures

• Ability to respond calmly during crisis situations

• Professional telephone communication skills

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Good general health and stressâ€'coping ability

• Normal walking, standing, sitting, bending, and carrying light items

• Ability to communicate clearly with all constituents

• Reasonable accommodations may be made based on disability

CORE VALUES

Champion Patient Care

• Deliver highâ€'quality care

• Seek opportunities to improve patient/family experience

• Support providers and caregivers

• Understand personal impact on care

Embrace Individuality

• Value diverse skills and perspectives

• Actively listen and meet unique needs

• Make everyone feel welcome and valued

• Seek common ground with peers and families

Act with Kindness

• Approach challenges with optimism

• Lift others up

• Act with humility and empathy

• Provide meaningful recognition

Do the Right Thing

• Take accountability

• Act with integrity and honesty

Make a Difference Together

• Promote teamwork and trust

• Collaborate on innovative solutions

• Think “We” before “Me”

• Celebrate success

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.