Nurse-In-Charge (RN) 2S ICU

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Summary: The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a patient care area who works under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Department Director to plan and coordinate care at the service/department level. This position is responsible and accountable for: Cost effective decision-making regarding operations including utilization and application of resources. (i.e., human resources, patient care environment, supplies, etc.) Directing and supervising professional and non-professional staff Determining staff assignment and scheduling Assuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Participating in the development of patient care standards and delivery of care processes. Facilitating and participating in staff development, including orientation and training. Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling. Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the quality improvement and safety plan. Maintaining a clinical environment that demonstrates service excellence. Functioning as a professional role model and resource person. The authority to exercise these responsibilities often requires the use of independent judgement. The NIC supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Requirements

Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certified; additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements.
Baccalaureate and/or Master's degree in nursing required.
Minimum of 3 years of specialty specific experience in an acute care setting.
Advanced computer skills to include data entry and retrieval, including Microsoft specialty products.
Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language.
Ability to effectively communicate complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Department specific specialty certification required within six months of start of position.

Responsibilities

Cost effective decision-making regarding operations including utilization and application of resources. (i.e., human resources, patient care environment, supplies, etc.)
Directing and supervising professional and non-professional staff
Determining staff assignment and scheduling
Assuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participating in the development of patient care standards and delivery of care processes.
Facilitating and participating in staff development, including orientation and training.
Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling.
Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the quality improvement and safety plan.
Maintaining a clinical environment that demonstrates service excellence.
Functioning as a professional role model and resource person.