Charge Nurse 2 -- Outpatient Surgery Center -- Outpatient Surgery Center

Charleston Area Medical Center Health System • Charleston, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Utilize the nursing process, at a Clinical Nurse II level, to coordinate and participate in the operations on an assigned shift and unit. This is accomplished within a customer service and continuous quality improvement framework.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• 2 years of nursing experience in area to be assigned
• Registered Nurse (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse II Patient Care: Demonstrates consistent use of nursing process in daily practice and manages more complex patients with minimal assistance. Knowledge and Skills: Identifies personal learning needs to be competent in area of practice; independently performs advanced skills; begins to assist others to develop skills using the teaching/learning process. Professional Relationships/Leadership: Initiate and effectively demonstrate behaviors which result in positive patient outcomes through group process; identifies need to change own practice based on PI/QI outcomes. Quality Improvement/Research: Expands understanding of research process and the specific application to nursing practice
• Perform staffing functions as delegated by the nurse manager. Adjust the schedule according to census and acuity.
• Asses the unit workload (including Medicus acuity), staff qualifications and other appropriate factors. Make assignments accordingly. Reassess throughout shifts and assignments accordingly. Authorize overtime.
• Assess quality/quantity of work in an ongoing manner. Assure policy and procedure compliance. Give feedback and assistance as needed.
• Orient and educate both new and current employees. Review documentation of education. Follow up as needed. Encourage/Coach employees regarding opportunities for continuing education.
• Complete performance management and discipline procedures as delegated by nurse manager.
• Demonstrate positive and professional customer service and co-worker relations.
• Assist nurse manager in managing within budget or other guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees