Nurse Manager

4 weeks ago


Salem, Oregon, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary

The Charge Nurse, under the direct and indirect supervision of the Nursing Unit Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and/or Hospital Supervisor, plays a pivotal role in facilitating and assisting with all levels of nursing care provided to a group of patients within one nursing unit during a working shift. This position assumes all or partial staff nurse responsibilities, ensuring seamless care delivery. The Charge Nurse is directly accountable to the Nursing Coordinator for the unit, assisting staff nurses with day-to-day problem-solving, communication between shifts, and serving as a link between staff nurses and the Nursing Coordinator.


Key Responsibilities
  • The Charge Nurse will assist in supervising nursing personnel: assist in the interviewing process of applicants for posted positions, make recommendations to the Coordinator, support organizational goals and objectives, provide input into staff evaluations, monitor performance of staff, and provide documentation of performance problems to the Coordinator.
  • The Charge Nurse will contribute to the overall functioning of the Unit by monitoring resources, identifying and communicating systems problems that interfere with effective client care, conveying risk situations to the Coordinator, participating in trend analysis for the operational budget, assisting with materials management, ensuring availability of supplies needed, and providing direction during emergency situations as delegated.
  • The Charge Nurse will actively participate in providing and/or facilitating client care, participating in the development and implementation of standards of client care, policies, and procedures, coordinating and participating in the delivery of patient care on a specific unit, utilizing the nursing process, participating in the development and ongoing monitoring of quality assurance activities, providing input into and participating in the development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives, participating in multi-disciplinary patient care conferences and discharge planning activities as appropriate, identifying and assisting in problem-solving both intrashift and intershift, and keeping Coordinators Hospital Supervisors informed of problems/resolutions.
  • The Charge Nurse will function as an educator for other healthcare professionals and clients, assisting in the development and presentation of in-service programs, participating in clinical orientation to the nursing unit, participating in the planning and provision of education/teaching to patients and their families, and serving as a resource to other departments in the area of specialty.
  • The Charge Nurse will participate in professional activities for self and others, supporting departmental and organizational philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, participating in meetings, special projects, and committees as designated, supporting and/or participating in research programs approved by the Department of Nursing as designated, promoting interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications, fostering good public relations, and assuming responsibility for own continuing education and development.
  • The Charge Nurse will apply knowledge of organizational expectations of personnel policies and procedures, following appropriate policies and procedures for use of time in the work environment, including absenteeism and tardiness, monitoring and taking corrective action to prevent recurring absences, returning promptly from breaks and scheduling them in concert with co-workers to provide appropriate coverage of the unit and client care activities, consistently being on time and ready to work at the start of the shift, and having assignments completed at the end of the shift.

The Charge Nurse oversees the quality of the unit in conjunction with the manager, ensuring seamless care delivery and a positive patient experience.


Requirements
  • Three (3) years of Registered Nurse experience, one year in clinical specialty.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course within 6 months of hire.
  • Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
  • Basic Life Support.
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certificate within 1 month of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
  • CEN, TNCC preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dysrhythmias preferred.
  • A desire and ability to function within the nursing process preferred.
  • A desire and ability to function within professional and personnel standards as defined preferred.
  • Ability to use and apply effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills preferred.

COMPANY: Kaiser Permanente


TITLE: RN, INPAT CHARGE OFN


LOCATION: Hillsboro, Oregon


REQNUMBER:


External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.


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