Charge Nurse Surgical Trauma
3 days ago
The Charge Nurse for Surgical Trauma works in a leadership role, coordinating and optimizing unit resources while ensuring high-quality patient care on the night shift. This position involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, managing staffing needs, and fostering professional development among staff. The Charge Nurse is accountable for operational and clinical leadership, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and promoting continuous quality improvement within the department.
Job Description:
Working with the department manager, the RN Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical expertise on their respective shift and department. They coordinate unit resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on the unique needs of patients on the unit, both clinically and financially. They function as clinical support for staff and are a role model of competency and professionalism.Essential Functions
- Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate).
- Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
- Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.
- Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
- Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.
- Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through managing time, supplies, and resources.
- Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
- Demonstrates professional behavior. Ensures staff accountability to the same standards. Encourages nursing professionalism by coaching and developing others.
- Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
- Estimates current and next shift staffing needs to deliver optimal patient care. Matches nurse skill levels with patient requirements.
- Manages premium pay and overtime efficiently for cost-effectiveness and allocates resources appropriately.
- Accountable for operational and clinical leadership of the unit or department including setting clear expectations and holding staff accountable for outcomes and behaviors.
- Mediates conflicts between staff, families, physicians, and other departments.
- Acts as a resource for setting clear expectations related to hourly rounds, communication boards, and joint bedside report.
- Guides others and initiates conversations using appropriate tools to resolve problems and to encourage accountability and professional growth.
- Supports and enforces Intermountain and unit policies and procedures to ensure safety, quality, compliance, and patient care.
- Activates chain of command, rapid response, or code alerts when appropriate to facilitate patient and staff safety.
- Actively participates in and facilitates continuous quality improvement in areas of clinical care, service experience, and operational effectiveness.
- Required to complete Charge Nurse training.
Skills
- Assessment
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Communication
Minimum Qualifications
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Unit Specific Certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
- Experience in assigned clinical area.
- Mentoring experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of clinical nursing experience.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location:
Intermountain Health Lutheran HospitalWork City:
Wheat RidgeWork State:
ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:
36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$42.00 - $59.18We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Keywords:
Charge Nurse, Surgical Trauma, Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Healthcare Management, Clinical Expertise, Assessments, Interdisciplinary Team, Operational Leadership, Nursing Professionalism
-
Charge Nurse Surgical Trauma
3 days ago
Denver, United States Intermountain Health Full timeCharge Nurse Surgical Trauma - Night Shift at Intermountain Health summary: The Charge Nurse Surgical Trauma leads nursing staff and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care and optimize unit operations. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring...
-
Registered Nurse Surgical Trauma
3 days ago
Denver, United States Intermountain Health Full timeRegistered Nurse Surgical Trauma at Intermountain Health summary: The Registered Nurse Surgical Trauma is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a surgical trauma setting. This role emphasizes the nursing process, evidence-based practices, and teamwork while ensuring quality care and compliance with healthcare...
-
Denver, Colorado, United States UCHealth Full timeCompany Overview:At UCHealth, we improve lives through learning, healing, and discovery. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality patient care while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Perioperative Surgical Services Charge Coordinator. This role...
-
Trauma Center Surgical Team Member
1 week ago
Denver, Colorado, United States CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Full timeAbout Us:">St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I trauma center, which allows the Perioperative Department to see a wide range of patient needs and acuity levels. We are unique in the community because have a designated trauma room that is at the ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Salary: $33.15 - $59.67 per hour">Responsibilities:">Manage surgical oncology...
-
Charge Nurse Surgical Oncology Nights
2 months ago
Denver, United States UC Health Full timeDescription Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:AuroraDepartment: Surgical OncologyFTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Nights Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceMinimum Requirements:Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional...
-
Certified Surgical Tech
2 months ago
Denver, United States Rose Surgical Center Full timeDescription Hourly Wage Estimate: $26.00 - $39.01 / hourLearn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in...
-
Charge Nurse
3 weeks ago
Denver, United States Denver Health Full timeWe are recruiting for a motivated Charge Nurse - Nursery ICU - FT/Nights to join our team!We are here for life‘s journey.Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in...
-
Operating Room
3 months ago
Denver, United States Incredible Health Full timeHospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Denver, CO area for the following position: Operating Room / Surgical Nurse (RN). Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: CVOR, Circulate, Neuro, On-call required, Open heart, Ortho, PACU experience, Pediatric, RNFA, Robotic...
-
Denver, Colorado, United States Lucid Staffing Solutions Full timeJob Title: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Trauma CenterAbout the Opportunity:Lucid Staffing Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our team at a Level 4 Trauma Center in Michigan. As a CRNA, you will provide anesthesia coverage for the hospital and work collaboratively with a traditional tech...
-
Surgical Technician
3 weeks ago
Denver, United States Denver Health Full timeWe are recruiting for a motivated Surgical Technician (Certified) -Outpatient Operating Room to join our team!We are here for life‘s journey.Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in...
-
Surgical Oncology Nurse
2 weeks ago
Denver, Colorado, United States UC Health Full timeJob SummaryAt UCHealth, we value a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes. As a Charge Nurse in our Surgical Oncology unit, you will prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice. You will model proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced,...
-
Expert Trauma Care in Lakewood, CO
5 days ago
Denver, Colorado, United States AAS Locum Tenens Full timeWelcome to AAS Locum TenensWe're a physician-led organization focused on developing talented surgeons and providers through strategic hospital partnerships.Salary and BenefitsThis Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon role comes with a competitive $520,000 per year salary and an excellent benefits package, which includes:Flexible schedule.Full range of benefits,...
-
Operating Room Charge RN
5 days ago
Denver, Colorado, United States Intermountain Health Full timeOur OR Charge Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in our state-of-the-art surgical suites. This includes assessing patient needs, developing individualized plans of care, and directing the care team through effective communication and collaboration. If you are a skilled nurse leader looking for a challenging...
-
Critical Care Nurse
3 weeks ago
Denver, Colorado, United States UCHealth Full timeAbout the RoleThe Charge Nurse for Surgical Oncology at UCHealth is a dynamic leadership position that provides high-level patient care in a collaborative environment.
-
Physician (MD/DO) - Trauma Surgery in Denver, CO
3 weeks ago
Denver, United States AAS Locum Tenens Full timeOur state-of-the-art tertiary facility in Lakewood, CO., has an opening for a full time Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon. Live the big city lifestyle, while being nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains Compensation and Benefits: Flexible Schedule Competitive Salary Malpractice and tail coverage Full range of benefits including 401K, health...
-
Physician (MD/DO) - Trauma Surgery in Denver, CO
3 weeks ago
Denver, United States AAS Locum Tenens Full timeOur state-of-the-art tertiary facility in Lakewood, CO., has an opening for a full time Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon. Live the big city lifestyle, while being nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains Compensation and Benefits: Flexible Schedule Competitive Salary Malpractice and tail coverage Full range of benefits including 401K, health...
-
Denver, United States Clinical Management Consultants Full timeJob DescriptionAn exceptional career opportunity for Medical Surgical Med Surg PM Unit Nursing Operations Coordinator is now available with a prestigious hospital near lively and beautiful Denver!The Medical Surgical Med Surg PM Unit Nursing Operations will work with a Medical Center that is part of a large and financially stable healthcare system. The...
-
Circulating OR Nurse
2 weeks ago
Denver, Colorado, United States Rose Surgical Center Full timeOpportunity OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse to join our team at Rose Surgical Center, a leading provider of healthcare services. As a scrub nurse, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures and providing excellent patient care.About the RoleThis is a part-time opportunity for an...
-
Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon Opportunity
1 week ago
Denver, Colorado, United States AAS Locum Tenens Full timeJob Description">AAS Locum Tenens has an exciting opportunity for a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon to join our team at a state-of-the-art tertiary facility in Lakewood, CO.">The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a collegial team of trauma surgeons and APPs committed to teamwork and excellence. The role involves performing complex...
-
Denver, Colorado, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full timeJob SummaryThe Registered Nurse Surgery Center Part-time position is available at Fresenius Medical Care North America. This role is responsible for providing direct patient care in an ambulatory surgical center setting, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Charge Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will have experience...
