Oncology PCU Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health • Omaha, NE

12h • Onsite

About The Position

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Requirements

• Graduate of a RN nursing program.
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 months.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Advocate for fellow nurses, supporting them in reaching their full potential, aligning with department's operational goals and objectives.
• Be accountable and confident, with excellent communication skills in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups.
• Be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.
• Function as a mentor and coach.
• Assist with preparation of unit schedules.
• Establish daily work plans for team of employees.
• Schedule staff for attendance at and completion of mandatory education.
• Maintain current staff certifications per regulatory requirements.
• Guide peer interviewing process in the selection of unit staff.
• Provide input and feedback to the nurse manager in regards to team performance management.
• Assist in development and achievement of departmental budgets and goals.
• Assist with payroll activities such as monitoring timekeeping.
• Effectively manage material and supply usage.
• Assist in communicating a shared vision, mission and values within the department.
• Facilitate ongoing problem solving that utilizes Department PI to achieve desired quality outcomes.
• Conduct on-the-job training and education on topics such as quality and patient satisfaction.
• Be accountable for patient/physician satisfaction, leading process improvement efforts/measures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to established standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintain and support an atmosphere that supports and encourages high performance, teamwork and continual improvement of staff.
• Help facilitate the flow of information to staff through numerous channels and opportunities.
• Communicate clearly what is expected of others, and address issues in an objective manner.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory standards through patient rounding, EOC (environment of care) rounding, and physician rounding.
• Maintain knowledge and competence in areas of management and clinical practice.
• Demonstrate flexibility from management to clinical.
• Participate in educational programs to enhance clinical/management experience.
• Serve as a clinical resource in area of specialty.
• Role model clinical and professional excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree