Family Birth Center Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit. Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility. Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy. Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs. Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served. Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements. Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
1-2 years Med/Surg experience, or new graduate with completion of senior practicum in L&D, Mother/Baby unit or nursery.
Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire.
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 months.
One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire.
Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years.
Previous recent Labor and Delivery Experience or Electronic Fetal Monitoring, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelors Of Science Nursing
Previous charge nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
Advocate for fellow nurses and support them in reaching their full potential.
Ensure alignment with the department's operational goals and objectives.
Be accountable and confident in communication, including 1:1 interactions and group presentations.
Hold tough conversations regarding the performance of people and the unit.
Adhere to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards.
Stay informed about trends, developments, and regulatory requirements impacting the designated scope of responsibility.
Administer, oversee, and document medication administration as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy.
Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs.
Gather data relevant for patient care.
Implement appropriate patient interventions and evaluate outcomes.
Plan care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments.
Provide holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care within the scope of practice.
Prepare patients for discharge and assist with coordinating post-discharge needs.
Demonstrate proper use of communication tools and materials for effective communication.
Understand how patient populations' cultures affect communication, collaboration, and care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
Demonstrate competent professional practice and engage in opportunities for professional growth.
Demonstrate self-accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
Document care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care.
Receive and assure appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution of physician orders.