Lead Charge RN II - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care. Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required
Associate's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required within 5 years of employment in this position
RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
Ensures staff compliance with department and organization policies, procedures, and protocols.
Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
Implements and monitors patient care plans.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Assesses and coordinates patients' discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provide education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.
Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Coordinates daily flow of patients entering the department.
Provides assistance with creating and managing the 6 week staff schedule.