Registered Nurse Nursery Charge

Dallas Regional Medical Center•Mesquite, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Nursery RN Charge , who will be responsible and accountable to the Department Director for the quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during his/her shift and assists the Director in the daily operation of the respective unit(s)/department. He/she provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor of unanticipated patient care events and/or risk management activities within patient care unit(s). Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 12hr options – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
BLS certification within 30 days and maintain current
NRP certification within 90 days and maintain current
Basic Fetal monitoring within 60 days of hire and maintain current Minimum of one (1) year experience in specialty setting (OB)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Specialty certification within 2 years preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the nursing staff and other personnel in the OB Department, including roles and responsibilities, managing shift schedules, and ensuring that all staff are adequately prepared for their duties
Utilizes nursing personnel effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and assignments
Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and/or staff education as necessary
Assists with performance evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR activities as needed
Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures their proper use and functionality and assists in the daily maintenance of par levels
Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients; enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes;
Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis; directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain of command.
Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the charge nurse, if necessary.