OR Charge Nurse

Job Description:

Requirements:
Meets minimum qualifications and requirements for primary OR RN role.
At least 2 years of experience in primary OR RN role.
Proven record of exceptional performance in primary OR RN role.

Position Overview:
The Charge Nurse provides leadership for an assigned shift within the Perioperative unit by delegating tasks among team members, supervising performance, and collaborating with others. In addition, the Charge Nurse takes on a regular patient load in the primary job assignment and is recognized as a role model by their peers.
Manages the overall patient flow through the department. Coordinates inter- and intra-facility patient transfers.
Determines staff assignments and distributes workload among team members based on individual abilities, census, and patient acuity. Monitors work and takes proactive measures to resolve challenges and ensure high-quality patient care.
Oversees and mentors staff during assigned shift. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care provided. Ensures staff members on assigned shift comply with hospital policies and procedures and follow industry best practices. Identifies performance issues, documents occurrences, and communicates concerns through established channels.
Assists with problem-solving and implementation of corrective measures. Responds to complaints about patient care and related services. Escalates issues through established channels as appropriate.
Takes patient assignments and provides direct patient care as outlined in the job description for their primary role. Assists other team members with their patient assignments.
Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and established procedures to ensure a safe, compliant, and ethical work environment.

HOUSING: Extremely expensive, even more so in winter. Please consider housing options in the surrounding towns: Basalt, Carbondale, & Glenwood Springs. FYI ***/month is common for a 1 BR apartment in Basalt. Travelers looking for a housing budget less than this should probably not be submitted. Traveler will be responsible for securing their own housing for the duration of this assignment IMPORTANT NOTE: Traveler will be responsible for securing their own housing for the duration of this assignment.

MUST be healthy enough to safely function in a low oxygen environment (8,000' in elevation)

Guaranteed Hours: While we can't guarantee hours on our contracts, your traveler will be scheduled for around 40 hours per week
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RTO
They will be scheduled 40 hours/week. (Not guaranteeing hours for billing simplification.)

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
M-F. Days

State License Details:
Upon Acceptance

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Registered Nurse

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Meditech

Holiday Coverage Required:
No