PRE-ADMIT TESTING (PAT) CHARGE NURSE - SAME DAY SURGERY

North Oaks Health System-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Hammond, LA
501-1,000 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
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Responsible for the oversight of patient care for the department/unit assigned. Coordinates the clinical care of all patients located on the unit assigned. Ensures the cohesive delivery of services, patient satisfaction and safety. Supervises staff on nursing units in the absence of the Unit Director/Coordinator to assure that nursing standards and quality initiatives are met. Provides feedback to department leadership for performance improvement.

  • Validates staffing needs with the Nurse Manager or Perioperative Director based on the unit's staffing plan and patient care needs.
  • Completes patient assignments each shift based on acuity and staff skills.
  • Assesses all reported changes in status for appropriateness of assignment and placement.
  • Monitors staff competency and patient acuity to ensure patient safety.
  • Monitors and maintains efficient patient flow.
  • Rounds on patients to ensure satisfaction of patient experience.
  • Monitors desk for new patient orders and timely transcription/processing.
  • Ensures safe work environment - frequently communicates with staff and others to address concerns as they occur.
  • Documents all care delivered and reassessments completed.
  • Monitors meal periods and breaks to ensure adequate staffing at all times.
  • Promotes positive relationships with unit staff and ancillary departments providing service to the department.
  • 18 months of LPN experience with 6 months of RN experience and successful completion of preceptor course within 12 months OR 1 year of RN experience with successful completion of preceptor course within 12 months.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess current registration with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
  • 2 years of experience preferred.
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