RN Charge / Urology Med Surg

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse Charge for the Urology Med Surg unit at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Charge Nurse is responsible for day-to-day nursing unit management and operations, including patient and caregiver safety, patient throughput, and accountability. The role supervises and directs unit activities, coordinates assignments, collaborates with physicians and internal and external entities, and delivers patient care using the nursing process. The nurse may be required to float to other units, though this should be the exception rather than the rule. Population-specific competencies and adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals are required. The Charge Nurse reports to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director. The position may have additional or varied physical demands and/or respiratory fit-test requirements. Potential exposures include infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals; standard precautions must be followed.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
Associate of Science in Nursing required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two years of accepting the position is preferred.
Current BLS certification upon accepting the PCN role.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Complete department-specific competencies during orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two years of accepting the position.

Responsibilities

Assist caregivers with standards of care, involving educators and/or the supervisor or nurse manager when necessary, or the house supervisor after hours.
Ensure caregiver assignments are safe and know the escalation process when needed.
Facilitate unit performance improvement processes as directed by leadership.
Supervise and coordinate delegation and implementation of patient care by licensed and non-licensed personnel for the assigned shift or area.
Serve as the primary point of contact for medical staff nursing questions or concerns during the shift, and round with medical staff when the primary nurse is unavailable.
Manage patient assignments and unit workflow.
Support patient flow by timely acceptance of new admissions and ensuring patients with home discharge orders are discharged within a reasonable timeframe.
Project staffing needs for the upcoming 12 and 24 hours and escalate issues as needed.
Ensure caregivers take lunches and entitled breaks by assigning buddy systems or providing relief.
Conduct safety huddles using huddle boards before every shift and ensure bedside shift reports are consistent each shift.
Remind caregivers to perform hourly rounding when prompted by technology.
Make patient rounds, ensure whiteboards are current, and ensure high-risk patients have appropriate safety measures in place.
Address situations where caregivers are not meeting expectations for assisting colleagues or managing their assignments.