Job DescriptionThe Charge Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to the pre-op through discharge from the Center. Sets and manages staffing schedule, oversees the day to day operational flow of patient care. Serves as a resource for clinical questions and patient care related issues as they arise. Works closely with the Administrator/Clinical Director, Nurse Manager, Medical Director and all staff. Provides leadership through example and sets the pace for an efficient, quality care focused, team oriented endoscopy center. Maintains a survey ready state.
Responsibilities- Oversees the performance of tasks related to direct patient care. Acts as a resource on clinical issues to all nursing and clinical ancillary staff.
- Serves as the team leader in the continuity of patient care in the clinical areas and acts as the Administrator/Clinical Director in the Director's absence.
- Defines and coordinates adequate staffing based on patient daily census and special patient needs.
- Ensures that all necessary equipment and supplies are ordered for the clinical area and that inventory par levels are maintained.
- Orders or oversees the ordering of medication and supplies on a weekly basis based on upcoming patient census.
- Directs the orientation, in-service training and education of assigned personnel, and conducts annual and off-cycle competency training.
- Participates in setting standards and writing nursing care policies and procedures.
- Holds monthly staff meetings to keep staff apprised of policy additions and revisions, findings of QI studies and implications, to relay pertinent information, and to allow employees to share ideas and concerns.
- Serves as a member of the QAPI Committee, compiles QI data and assists in achieving compliance to QI measures at the Center.
- Assists the Safety Officer in implementing the Safety Program at the Center and ensures that environmental and electrical safety policies and procedures are followed.
- Assists the Infection Control Coordinator in implementing the Safety Program at the Center and ensures that infection control policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensures that clinical personnel accurately and promptly complete medical records.
QualificationsEducation
- Assoc. Degree/College Diploma - minimum
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing - preferred
Experience
- 5 years Nursing patient care experience - preferred
- 1 year RN leadership experience - minimum
- 1 year Experience in a hospital, ASC, Cath Lab, IR or ICU Setting - required
Licenses and Certifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) - Upon Hire minimum If ACLS is through ARC, BLS is not required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum If candidate has AHA, BLS is required;
- RN State License - Upon Hire minimum Current RN license in the state of California
