Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

Intermountain Health

8d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Working with the department manager, the RN Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical expertise on their shift and department. The role coordinates unit resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patients’ clinical needs and financial considerations, provides clinical support to staff, and models competency and professionalism. The Charge Nurse provides and coordinates patient care, supports staff development and accountability, manages unit operations and resources, and promotes safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires completion of Charge Nurse training.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of starting employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Unit-specific certification as required, such as ACLS or PALS.
Experience in the assigned clinical area.
Mentoring experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified. RNs hired or promoted into the role must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire or promotion date, unless an existing education agreement takes precedence.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including patient transfers, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment, walking, pushing and pulling equipment, and potentially standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, non-nursing disciplines, and support staff.
Use assessment information and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care, involving patients, families, the care team, and physicians, including in needed education.
Plan and prepare patients collaboratively for further support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration, and provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure.
Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care by managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions by reviewing goal achievement, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction; revise and reassess plans of care as indicated.
Model professional behavior, ensure staff accountability to the same standards, and encourage nursing professionalism by coaching and developing others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure scope, document accurately and promptly, and understand the legal implications of care delivery.
Estimate current- and next-shift staffing needs and match nurse skill levels to patient requirements.
Manage premium pay and overtime efficiently and allocate resources appropriately.
Provide operational and clinical leadership for the unit or department, set clear expectations, and hold staff accountable for outcomes and behavior.
Mediate conflicts involving staff, families, physicians, and other departments.
Serve as a resource for clear expectations related to hourly rounds, communication boards, and joint bedside reports.
Guide others and initiate conversations using appropriate tools to resolve problems, encourage accountability, and support professional growth.
Support and enforce Intermountain and unit policies and procedures to promote safety, quality, compliance, and patient care.
Activate the chain of command, rapid response, or code alerts when appropriate to support patient and staff safety.
Participate in and facilitate continuous quality improvement in clinical care, service experience, and operational effectiveness.
Complete Charge Nurse training.