CHARGE NURSE Step Down Unit

Community Health Systems•Laredo, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Laredo Medical Center is currently hiring Charge Nurse Step Down Unit! Are you looking to join a hospital that delivers world-class patient care? Do you enjoy working with people who truly believe in community? If so, you just came across the perfect place!

Requirements

1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BLS - Basic Life Support required
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.