Charge RN

MyMichigan Health • Alpena, MI

4d

About The Position

Units: Variable The Registered Nurse (RN) will perform direct patient and delegation to licensed practical nurses and unit technicians and other staff as appropriate in providing care and comfort to the patients. Knowledge and compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines relating to patient care will be maintained.

Requirements

• Credential:RN: Registered Nurse
• Qualification Source: MI
• Essential: true
• Education: Associates Degree
• Essential: true
• Minimum of one year nursing experience on one of the Medical Center's nursing unit (except Rehabilitation Unit) which has a Permanent Charge Nurse Position open.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the potential for management ability as evidenced by the following within the last 12 months: Punctuality, attendance, and job performance within acceptable parameters as identified in Nursing Department Policies and Procedures (no current active disciplinary action on file).
• Completion of mandatory and/or voluntary competency/in-service/continuing education programs.
• Operates equipment as outlined on orientation checklists, policy and procedures.
• Participates in equipment inservices and competencies as they relate to role expectations.
• Performs job skills outlined on orientation checklist as they relate to role expectations.

Responsibilities

• (20%) Assesses patient health needs, and nursing care requirements; demonstrating and ensuring competence in nursing care of the specific patient populations and age groups unique to assigned unit (i.e., neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• (20%) Plans the program for action (objectives) by assisting the Nurse Manager / Nursing Program Coordinator / Program Manager / Program Director in developing, reviewing, and revising unit-specific policies/procedures, objectives, resource management, and purpose.
• (20%) Implements the coordination of resources and leads personnel and activities to accomplish objectives by motivating, educating, guiding and counseling.
• (20%) Evaluates by measuring outcomes against set standards, reporting results and taking appropriate corrective action on potential or actual variances.
• (20%) Self Management - Holds self accountable for delivery of responsible care, demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
• Participates in Performance Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.
• Understands and is accountable for the Health System's customer service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees