Charge Nurse/Acute Care Full Time Days

Surgery Partners•Lubbock, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a Charge Nurse to coordinate and provide acute care nursing services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The registered professional nurse assesses, plans, implements or delegates, and evaluates nursing functions while providing and directing patient care for a group of professionals. The role coordinates care and patient flow, supports entry-level nurses, and helps ensure continuity and safety of care across shifts and departments. The Charge Nurse manages care for patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia; administers medications; provides patient and family education; and responds to emergency situations. The role also supports discharge planning, staffing plans, unit operations, equipment and supply use, documentation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement activities. The position is full-time, day shift, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital provides care across cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical services, with a family-style atmosphere.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
BCLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
2–5 years of experience in a cardiac care setting required.
Prior supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement or delegate, and evaluate nursing functions in accordance with established philosophy.
Gather pertinent patient care data using available resources.
Coordinate effectively with other shifts and departments to support continuity of care.
Provide clinical support to entry-level nurses and assist with their development.
Coordinate nursing care on assigned unit or units and facilitate efficient patient and resource flow.
Prepare discharge and follow-up plans appropriate to patient and family needs.
Participate with the responsible supervisor in developing the monthly staffing plan.
Provide age-appropriate care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about care.
Provide safe and appropriate interventions in acute care emergencies.
Perform basic patient care procedures required by the nursing unit.
Document nursing care accurately and maintain a legal medical record.
Support efficient unit operations and proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Operate specialized equipment listed on the acute care unit equipment checklist.
Ensure adherence to safe standards of care and regulatory expectations.
Lead patient care and serve as a role model and mentor in performance and behavior.
Manage care for patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
Attend meetings and participate in ongoing training.
Use knowledge of age-specific differences to recognize changes in patient status.
Participate in appropriate committees and quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against bloodborne pathogens.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Director.