Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse (Nights)

ClearSky Health•Waxahachie, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, supervision, interventions, and evaluation to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patients adapt to an altered lifestyle. The position integrates company values into daily practice and may perform supervisory Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned. The nurse delivers care according to established professional standards, maintains timely clinical documentation, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and provides supervision to LPNs/LVNs and Nursing Aides/Techs. The role also supports patient and family education, responds to urgent and emergency situations, and contributes to patient safety and quality improvement. Work during inclement weather or other staffing emergencies may be required.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current BLS Certification.
Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection prevention, and wound care standards.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set by state and accrediting agencies, including TJC and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and use of appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical thinking skills.
Organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all organizational levels.
Ability to meet physical demands that include prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling; gross and precise motor functions; lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds; visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation; acute hearing for patient assessment; and manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of recent experience; experience in an acute care setting preferred.
CRRN certification.
ACLS certification (preferred in Texas hospitals; required if serving in the Charge Nurse role).

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide quality and efficient patient care according to established standards.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and updating of individualized patient care plans.
Implement care plans in accordance with professional standards and patient needs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Identify patient and family learning needs, provide education using effective teaching methods, and document the education.
Complete documentation in a timely manner and maintain clinical records and reports in accordance with hospital policy and established standards.
Coordinate and delegate care and treatments with the interdisciplinary team based on assessed needs.
Provide timely and adequate supervision to LPNs/LVNs and Nursing Aides/Techs.
Perform supervisory Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned.
Provide timely assistance during urgent and emergency situations, including Code Blue and Rapid Response.
Help identify problems and potential risks and contribute to corrective action plans.
Notify appropriate personnel of actual or potential problems involving patients, quality, or appropriateness of care.
Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.