Charge Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Behavioral Health

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Behavioral Health is a 16-bed child/adolescent unit with an average daily census of 14. The unit collaborates with providers, nursing teammates, recreational therapy, music therapy, social work, chaplaincy, and several other child-friendly volunteer groups. The average length of stay is 5-7 days. The unit utilizes the CPI de-escalation program and has been recognized for patient and family satisfaction.

Requirements

• Current Licensure as a professional registered nurse by the State of North Carolina.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a baccalaureate or associated degree or a diploma.
• Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of nursing and management.
• Two to four years of progressive nursing experience in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated clinical competency as a professional nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or advanced education in leadership.
• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
• Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds.
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.
• Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self-directed to complete jobs as ordered.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations.
• Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize workspace to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in rehabilitation nursing (CRRN) preferred.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the organization and management of the unit, contributing to safe, quality patient care.
• Prepares shift assignments based on staff education, experience, patient acuity, and job descriptions.
• Monitors unit activities to ensure timely and appropriate completion of assignments.
• Collaborates with Patient Care Supervisor/Director to manage schedules and assignments for smooth unit functioning.
• Receives and records calls for absences.
• Supervises and delegates patient care as needed.
• Maintains awareness of patient condition changes and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates, monitors, and documents patient situations, intervening to manage crises.
• Observes all patients at least twice per shift.
• Makes rounds with physicians or delegates to staff nurses.
• Assists in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Initiates appropriate action for disciplinary problems and communicates to Director.
• Assists Director with employee performance evaluations.
• Conducts monthly meetings with shift employees and submits minutes.
• Directs staff during emergency situations and drills.
• Reviews safety and emergency procedures with staff at least twice per year.
• Participates in developing or revising Rehabilitation Nursing Standards and Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Attends and participates in at least 80% of Nurse Management and Performance Improvement Meetings.
• Voluntarily accepts additional responsibilities.
• Performs and documents patient assessments, formulating nursing diagnoses.
• Utilizes reports to anticipate changes in patient health status.
• Develops and revises individualized Rehabilitation Nursing Plan of Care.
• Ensures nursing actions are consistent with the interdisciplinary care plan and achieve patient goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of complex health problems and potential issues.
• Must be trained and competent to treat patients of any age with any diagnosis.
• Documents that mutual goals have been met and revises interventions as needed.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to resolve problems.
• Documents patient/family understanding of post-discharge care.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures for self, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Promotes a safe environment.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation.
• Instructs patients and families on safety rules and documents instructions.
• Identifies and intervenes to minimize high-risk factors.
• Utilizes principles of body mechanics and seeks assistance for patient transfers.
• Wears and monitors nursing staff use of Back Savers braces.
• Instructs staff, patients, families, and visitors in infection control principles.
• Identifies need for equipment repairs and initiates work requests.
• Identifies and reports environmental factors not in compliance with fire codes.
• Attends and participates in annual mandatory in-services and maintains CPR certification.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in responding to codes and emergencies.
• Initiates and completes variance reports and employee injury forms.
• Participates in Performance Improvement as scheduled, recognizing and reporting deviations from the standard.
• Monitors and initiates audits of medication and crash carts.
• Initiates and completes at least one additional PI study per year.
• Documents patient's use of chargeable items.
• Provides teaching to patients, families, and staff.
• Prioritizes and documents knowledge deficits.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of patient/family learning.
• Serves as a professional role model and mentor to nursing staff.
• Practices within the scope defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree