Charge Nurse
Company: HCL Global System
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
Charge Nurse, Operating Room SHIFT: Full Time Nights M-Thurs.
8p.m-6:30 a.m Position Summary Registered Charge Nurse (CN)
supervises Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses and other
non-licensed nursing personnel. As a full partner of the healthcare
team, the CN collaborates with all other healthcare disciplines to
achieve successful execution of the patients plan-of-care and goals
of the department. The CN serves as a professional role-model and
interfaces directly with patients, families, physicians and staff.
The CN utilizes physical assessment skills and advanced diagnostic
technology to aid in the assessment of the patients nursing care
needs. Data collected is analyzed, synthesized and disseminated to
other healthcare providers. The CN continues to monitor and assess
the patients physical condition, emotional and social needs,
continually refining the plan-of-care to ensure achievement of the
desired goals of the patient and facility outcomes. Under the
general supervision of the units Director, Manager or Nursing
Supervisor the CN assumes responsibility for direction and
coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated
shifts. Job Function Ensures implementation of operational
standards which promote the maintenance of patient rights including
but not limited to: Informed consent. Clarification of patient
expectations. Explanation of treatment processes. Maintenance of
confidentiality of patient information. Maintenance of patient
privacy by minimizing exposure during all procedures. Adaptation of
care to all ages of patients served. Ethical considerations.
Handling of patient complaints. Ensures all patients records
reflect an admission assessment & care plan performed by a
Registered Nurse. Demonstrates sound knowledge base in nursing
practice and its clinical application to the patient population
served in the unit, including the operation of equipment, and
policy and procedures used in the delivery of patient care in the
unit. Maintains communication with other members of the management
team regarding potential/actual problems or concerns, and with
Medical Staff issues. Assists with establishing and maintaining
communication channels with Medical Staff and other departments in
the hospital. Supervises personnel providing direct patient care,
with delegation of activities based on patient care needs and
competencies of available patient care staff. Provides direct and
ongoing supervision of staff with regard to conflict resolution and
personnel policy compliance, including input and/or completion of
performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Assumes
responsibility for resolving and/or channeling employee grievances
according to appropriate procedures. Teaches, supervises and serves
as a resource for staff, assists with clinical procedures as
needed. Assesses for and assists in implementation of staff
development programs to enhance professional growth of personnel.
Facilitates ongoing performance improvement activities which
correlate to the Hospital-wide Performance Improvement Program with
involvement at all levels of staff on designated shifts as
appropriate. Collaborates and gives input on staff schedules for
final approval from Director. Makes assignments for the present or
following shift to provide for smooth transition and ensures
appropriate assignments throughout shift to cover changing patient
needs and staff availability due to absences, breaks, etc.
Self-assigns patients and functions as necessary based on patient
needs and available resources on unit. Communicates directly with
the director/manager on unit on staff performance issues needing
attention. Maintains effective utilization and maintenance of
labor, equipment and supplies. Participates in cost containment
programs as applicable to services provided. Actively participates
in appropriate Department and Hospital committees and ensures that
unit personnel are involved in this process as appropriate.
Maintains own professional growth through appropriate
organizations, workshops, seminars and other educational endeavors.
Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in nursing
practice. Rounds on patients during the shift. Follows up and
ensures completion of patient treatment, tests and procedures.
Ensures all medication discrepancies are resolved prior to leaving
the shift. Monitors and maintains high standards regarding patient
care and oversees compliance with core measures on applicable
patients. Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates the delivery of
patient care activities throughout the shift, assists with bed
assignments, discharge planning, and census and support completion
of physicians orders. Communicates appropriately to other members
of the health care team to promote continuity of care Collaborates
with preceptors and new employees, and facilitates new employees in
becoming part of the team. Displays initiative to see process
through to completion and offers assistance without being asked.
Ensures repair and maintenance problems are reported promptly.
Ensures all quality checks are conducted within given period, to
include but not limited to refrigerator/freezer temperatures, crash
cart, blanket warmer checks and other unit specific quality checks
are completed as assigned. Ensures that Departmental mission and
objectives maintained for the unit with interpretation of these
objectives to staff as necessary. Coordinates departmental
activities with responsibility for the assessment of the quality
and efficiency of these activities. Assesses multiplicity of
patient care and department service needs to coordinate assignment
of nursing staff to meet all required services on the unit on
designated shift. Maintains productivity guidelines; flexing staff
as directed Experience: Required:Staff RN experience, team lead or
charge nurse experience in an acute care facility.Will also
consider team lead experience Education: Required: Bachelors degree
in Nursing License & Certifications Required:Texas License
Keywords: HCL Global System, Austin , Charge Nurse, Healthcare , Austin, Texas
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