Designated Charge RN, Emergency Department, Nights

7 days ago

Lawrence, KS, United States LMH Health Full time
Something special starts here.

You can't define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full - with joy, purpose and lifelong health - it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you're looking for at LMH Health.

You'll find everything you're looking for at LMH Health:
  • Join a team that cares about the community
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
  • Professional development and recognition
  • Excellent benefits
We're looking for you.

Job Description

I. JOB SUMMARY
The Designated RN Charge nurse is a role model and a resource for the department. The Charge is responsible for assessing the units' need to provide adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts by collaborating with the director, nursing supervisor and other departments.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Front-line leadership for the department. Coordinates with medical staff and provides leadership and guidance to the nursing team to ensure high quality and safe patient care is delivered. Monitoring/management of patient flow within the department. Delegation of patient assignments based on acuity, delegates tasks appropriately and adjusts staffing needs as required. Provides clinical guidance to staff nurses, addressing complex patient situations and making informed decision regarding patient care Ensures a smooth handover between shifts by providing comprehensive reports on patient status and updates to the incoming charge nurse. Monitors adherence to policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing quality initiatives within the unit. Assist with department education needs to existing and new staff Foster team approach by addressing staff concerns/conflict resolution in real time. Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families promoting decision making based on the assessment of patient medical histories, symptoms, examinations, diagnosis, conditions and treatments. Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information. Provide effective patient/family education focusing on improving their understanding of their condition and treatment plan to optimize their health outcomes. Performs nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy. Attends leadership development courses quarterly. Actively participates is staff 90 day and annual evaluations as assigned/directed by the Department Director. Performs other duties as assigned in line with current basic nursing scope.

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
  • Associates in Nursing or diploma
  • Current Basic life Support for Healthcare Providers
  • Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas
  • If holding this position in the BHP Treatment & Recovery department must have two years of psychiatric nursing experience
Preferred:
  • Bachelors in Nursing
Our Cultural Beliefs
  • People First
  • Integrity Matters
  • Better Together


At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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