Charge Nurse, Inpatient, Med/Surg, (36 Hr Day)
Company: Kaiser
Location: Troutdale
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Charge Nurse, under the direct and indirect supervision of the
Nursing Unit Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and/or Hospital
Supervisor facilitates and assists with all levels of nursing care
being provided to a group of patients within one nursing unit
during the period of one working shift. In addition to these
responsibilities, the Charge Nurse frequently assumes all or
partial staff nurse responsibilities. The Charge Nurses are
directly accountable to the Nursing Coordinator for the unit. The
Charge Nurses assist the staff nurses with day to day problem
solving, communication between shifts, and may serve as a link
between staff nurse and the Nursing Coordinator.
Essential Responsibilities:
The Charge Nurse will assist in the supervising of nursing
personnel: Assist in the interviewing process of applicants for
posted positions and makes 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. Provide
input into the development and maintenance of staffing patterns for
the patient care unit and helps to monitor day-to-day staffing and
utilization of nursing resources. Coordinate staff meetings under
the direction of the Coordinator.
The Charge Nurse will contribute to overall functioning of the Unit
by monitoring resources. Identify and communicate to the
Coordinator systems problems that interfere with effective client
care and convey risk situations to the Coordinator. Participate and
give input into trend analysis for the operational budget. Assist
with materials management, ensuring availability of supplies
needed. Provide direction during emergency situations as
delegated.
The Charge Nurse will actively participate in providing and/or
facilitating client care. Participate in the development and
implementation of standards of client care, policies and procedures
and protocols. Coordinate and participate in the delivery of
patient care on a specific unit. Utilizing the nursing process: 1.
Assess need and priorities of patient. 2. Assist in the
implementation of nursing care. 3. Evaluate effectiveness of
nursing care. Participate in the development and ongoing monitoring
of quality assurance activities. Provide input into and participate
in development and achievement of departmental goals and
objectives. Participate in multi-disciplinary patient care
conferences and discharge planning activities as appropriate.
Identify and assist in problem-solving both intrashift and
intershift. Keep Coordinators Hospital Supervisors informed of
problems/resolutions. Function within expected behavior standards
of Staff Nurse as participating in role.
The Charge Nurse will function as an educator for other health care
professional and clients. Assists in development and presentation
of in-service programs. Participates in clinical orientation to the
nursing unit. Participate in the planning and provision of
education/teaching to patients and their families. Serve as a
resource to other departments in area of specialty.
The Charge Nurse will participate in professional activities for
self and others. Support departmental and organizational
philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Participate
in meetings, special projects, and committees as designated.
Support and/or participate in research programs approved by the
Department of Nursing as designated. Promote interdepartmental and
intradepartmental communications. Foster good public relations.
Assume responsibility for own continuing education and
development.
The Staff Nurse will apply knowledge of organizational expectations
of personnel policies and procedures. Follow appropriate policies
and procedures for use of time in work environment, including
absenteeism and tardiness. Monitor and take corrective action to
prevent recurring absences. Return promptly from breaks and
schedule them in concert with co-workers to provide appropriate
coverage of unit and client care activities. Consistently on time
and ready to work at start of shift and has assignments completed
at end of shift. Maintain confidentiality of all client and
organizational records. Release information according to
established policy/procedure. Demonstrate a positive attitude while
at the work site. Does not conduct personal conversations when
members are waiting for service. Does not carry on discussions
regarding other staff members, the organization, or medical care in
public areas. Restricts personal business to non-client care areas
during bonafide break times. Identify self by wearing a name tag,
and verbally introducing self by name, title and/or department.
Address members with courtesy and respect. Provide assistance to
members or connects member with appropriate person when needed.
Apply same courtesy standards to members on the telephone as in
person.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Three (3) years of Registered Nurse experience, one year in
clinical specialty.
Education
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
High school diploma or GED.
License, Certification, Registration
Registered Nurse License (in the state where care is provided)
Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
Experience in acute care or skilled nursing, utilizing the nursing
process, effective problem solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Two (2) years of recent Med/Surg experience in an acute care
setting.
Experience with insulin drips.
Med/Surg Certification.
Demonstrated clinical judgment with inpatient orthopedic/neuro
patients.
PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical
Center
HoursPerWeek : 36
Shift : Day
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type :
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W01-AFT-Local 5017
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Sunnyside Medical Center - Med/Surg - UNIT 1 -
1001
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry,
disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information,
other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or
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