Charge Nurse

Schedule:

Full time - 36 hours/week or greater

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Weekly Work Schedule:

4-10 hours shifts days, will pick up call as needed

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The charge nurse functions in a line position during the scheduled shift as a manager of staff and patient care as well as administrative support and resource person. The incumbent's responsibilities primarily focus on managing the operational aspects of provision of services to patients, physicians, and staff during their assigned shift. This position supports department service and hospital standards. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Education Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

* 2 years Current experience in related clinical field in acute care facility. Preferred
* Supervisor experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

* Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
* Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
* Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)
* Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
* Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)
* Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

* Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required

What you will do

* Provides strong leadership, able to motivate staff and respond to individual needs on assigned department and shift. Organizes workload effectively and delegates responsibilities appropriately. Acts as leader for Nurse Manager or Director as appropriate. Recruits, interviews, coaches and develops direct reports; applies corrective actions as appropriate. Performs staffing duties within scheduling guidelines.
* Provides direct patient care as defined within the scope of the state's nurse practice act. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
* Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care, which is based on patient's presenting problems and projected outcomes.
* Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process (self, systems, environment, and instrumentation) in meeting outcomes. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider. Provides medication as directed.
* Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to department standards. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Compiles tests and examination results.
* Evaluates the patient's progress towards achieving outcomes.
* Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established standards of care. Practices effective problem identification and resolution as a method of sound decision making.
* Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination. Collects patient history information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests. Triages and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
* Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development.
* Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses. Participates in nursing research activities.
* Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals.
* Triages and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
* Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
* Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices.
* Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.

Required for All Jobs

* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
* Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

* Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

* Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
* Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
* Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
* Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
* Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

* On-Site; No Remote

Scope

* Has Supervisory Responsibility
* Has Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

* Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
* Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
* Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
* Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
* Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
* Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
* Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
* Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Stooping: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Physical Demand Comments:

Ability to wear protective lead aprons

Working Conditions

* Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Radiant Energy: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
* Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments:

Majority of work time is spent in pleasant interior, well-lighted, climate controlled environment.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.