Charge Nurse Surgical Trauma Mixed Acuity

Intermountain Health

1d•$42 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical expertise on the assigned shift and in the department, working with the department manager. The role coordinates unit resources and staffing levels based on patients’ clinical needs and financial considerations, provides clinical support to staff, and models competency and professionalism. The Charge Nurse leads unit operations and patient care, supports staff accountability and professional development, and helps ensure safe, high-quality, compliant care. The position is full-time, works nights, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of employment start.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Unit-specific certification as required, such as ACLS or PALS.
Experience in the assigned clinical area.
Mentoring experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution, or obtain the BSN within four years of hire or promotion; an existing education agreement takes precedence.
Skills in assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, collaboration, leadership, and communication.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, support staff, and others.
Use assessment information and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care, including needed education.
Plan and prepare patients for further support after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration, and provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines, and professional licensure.
Set priorities and coordinate patient care delivery by managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions, review goals and outcomes, assess patient and family satisfaction, and revise plans of care as indicated.
Demonstrate professional behavior, ensure staff accountability to professional standards, and coach and develop others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure scope, and maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Estimate staffing needs for the current and next shift and match nurse skill levels to patient requirements.
Manage premium pay and overtime efficiently and allocate resources appropriately.
Provide operational and clinical leadership for the unit or department, set clear expectations, and hold staff accountable for outcomes and behavior.
Mediate conflicts involving staff, families, physicians, and other departments.
Support clear expectations for hourly rounds, communication boards, and joint bedside reports.
Guide staff in resolving problems, encouraging accountability, and supporting professional growth.
Support and enforce Intermountain and unit policies and procedures to promote safety, quality, compliance, and patient care.
Activate the chain of command, rapid response, or code alerts when appropriate to support patient and staff safety.
Participate in and facilitate continuous quality improvement in clinical care, service experience, and operational effectiveness.
Complete Charge Nurse training.