Charge Nurse

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Manages shift operations for department/unit, adjusting staff assignments as acuity, census, staffing and priorities change. Assists in identifying staff to supplement schedule, including call-in coverage. Communicates all staffing schedule changes to Clinical House Supervisor and/or Staffing Office. Coordinates meal and break time for all assigned staff. Delegates responsibilities within scope of practice and provides guidance to co-workers in assessment, clinical skills, and problem solving and networks with preceptors of new staff to facilitate orientation. Collaborates with all disciplines and departments to resolve issues affecting patient flow and throughput. Rounds with a purpose utilizing key questions to obtain feedback from patients and families. Resolve any issues at point of care. Exemplifies excellent interpersonal communication both verbal and written. Promotes open communication that facilitates staff input into decision making, conflict resolution and teamwork among staff. Communicates current unit issues to Director, CHS, +/or designee. Maintains confidentiality and privacy in both staff and patient interactions. Collaborates with unit educator re: unit needs. Reports to work on time and flexes schedule frequently. Exhibits courtesy and discretion in interactions with families, patients, physicians and others. Accepts feedback constructively. Responds effectively and promptly to requests. Facilitates bed placement and patient flow on unit in collaboration of the Clinical House Supervisor and ACC.

Requirements

One year of experience
Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky
Bachelor's or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college/university
Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll within 12 months of hire in a bachelor’s degree program and must have achieved the degree within 5 years
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date
BLS/ACLS/PALS and/or other designated unit specific certifications, training and requirements specific to unit

Responsibilities

Manages shift operations for department/unit, adjusting staff assignments as acuity, census, staffing and priorities change
Assists in identifying staff to supplement schedule, including call-in coverage
Communicates all staffing schedule changes to Clinical House Supervisor and/or Staffing Office
Coordinates meal and break time for all assigned staff
Delegates responsibilities within scope of practice and provides guidance to co-workers in assessment, clinical skills, and problem solving and networks with preceptors of new staff to facilitate orientation
Collaborates with all disciplines and departments to resolve issues affecting patient flow and throughput
Rounds with a purpose utilizing key questions to obtain feedback from patients and families
Resolve any issues at point of care
Exemplifies excellent interpersonal communication both verbal and written
Promotes open communication that facilitates staff input into decision making, conflict resolution and teamwork among staff
Communicates current unit issues to Director, CHS, +/or designee
Maintains confidentiality and privacy in both staff and patient interactions
Collaborates with unit educator re: unit needs
Reports to work on time and flexes schedule frequently
Exhibits courtesy and discretion in interactions with families, patients, physicians and others
Accepts feedback constructively
Responds effectively and promptly to requests
Facilitates bed placement and patient flow on unit in collaboration of the Clinical House Supervisor and ACC