Charge RN

21 hours ago


Lexington, KY, United States Baptist Health Full time

Summary

Job Description:

Charge Nurse-Pre-Op

Part-Time I First Shift (Mon & Tues)

Operating Room I Lexington

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description Charge Nurse Pre-OP:

  • Under the direction of Unit Director, Clinical House Supervisor, +/or Designee, provides supervision of workflow and staff for a designated shift in overseeing the efficient functioning of the department.
  • Assures the provision of patient care, by addressing performance, risk management, patient, family, and physician issues/concerns as appropriate.
  • Charge Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.
  • Manages shift operations for department/unit, adjusting staff assignments as acuity, census, staffing and priorities change.
  • Assists in identifying staff to supplement schedule, including call-in coverage. Communicates all staffing schedule changes to Clinical House Supervisor and/or Staffing Office.
  • Coordinates meal and break time for all assigned staff.
  • Delegates responsibilities within scope of practice and provides guidance to co-workers in assessment, clinical skills, and problem solving and networks with preceptors of new staff to facilitate orientation.
  • Collaborates with all disciplines and departments to resolve issues affecting patient flow and throughput.
  • Rounds with a purpose utilizing key questions to obtain feedback from patients and families.
  • Resolve any issues at point of care.
  • Facilitates bed placement and patient flow on unit in collaboration of the Clinical House Supervisor and ACC.

Requirements Charge Nurse Pre-OP:

  • Current RN licensure and work permit in Kentucky.
  • Associate degree.
  • Must obtain BSN within 5 years.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
  • ACLS and/or other designated unit specific certifications, training and requirements.

Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
  • PTO Sell Back Program
  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
  • Retirement with Company Match
  • Identity Theft Protection

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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