BMT Lead Charge Nurse

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

50d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Hematology/Oncology/ BMT Lead Charge Nurse in the Med Surg: IU 12T Oncology BM Transplant department at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center. The position is full-time, requiring 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays, and involves 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The Lead Charge Nurse demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring the nursing unit operates efficiently and effectively, facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals, and provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff. This role also focuses on fostering the professional growth of nursing staff through coaching and mentoring, overseeing continuous quality improvement, and promoting a culture of innovation and excellence. Additionally, the Lead Charge Nurse is responsible for facilitating clear communication, promoting a collaborative environment, ensuring efficient resource utilization, coordinating emergency response, and advocating for patients and their families. The position requires adherence to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and the ability to provide age-appropriate patient care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Typically requires 5 years of nursing experience.
Strong clinical skills.
Ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively in groups.
Utilize critical thinking and timely decision making.
Ability to assess skills and abilities of others.
Ability to coach in the moment and provide service recovery.
Ability to provide effective leader rounding.
Ability to work within a rapid changing environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal/external customers.
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care.
Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations, dealing with and resolving conflict.
Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required).
Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Charge nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring that the nursing unit operates efficiently and effectively during their shift to meet patient care needs while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and coordination of patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring that patient care meets established standards and protocols. Leverage expertise to support staff in decision-making, interventions, and documentation, fostering a culture of excellence in clinical practice within the nursing unit.
Responsible for fostering the professional growth of nursing staff by providing coaching, mentoring, and educational opportunities. They support colleagues in enhancing their skills, knowledge, and confidence, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the nursing team.
Oversees continuous quality improvement within the nursing unit by supporting identified areas for enhancement, implementation of changes, and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes to optimize patient care delivery.
Fosters a culture of innovation and excellence to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
Responsible for facilitating clear and effective communication among nursing staff, ensuring that important information is relayed promptly and accurately.
Promotes a collaborative environment where concerns are addressed, updates are provided, and teamwork is encouraged to optimize patient care delivery.
Accountable for efficient resource utilization within the nursing unit, ensuring that staffing, equipment, and supplies are allocated effectively to meet patient care needs. They monitor resource availability and communicate identified areas for optimization.
Skilled at coordinating emergency response and crisis management within the nursing unit in the moment. Prepared to handle urgent situations effectively.
Advocates for patients and their families by ensuring their voices are heard, their concerns are addressed, and their rights are respected throughout their healthcare journey. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, advocating for individualized care that aligns with their preferences, needs, and values.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Take a patient care assignment when required/needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program