Registered Nurse - Surgical Services (Charge Nurse)

Halifax Health • Port Orange, FL

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to the nursing process. The nurse directs, delegates, and coordinates nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks in accordance with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels. Assignments are performed appropriately for the age and developmental level of the patient population served.

The nurse provides individualized, compassionate, and ethical care; collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team; and demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership. The role also supports staff orientation, research, quality improvement, patient safety, and the hospital’s mission and values.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license for the State of Florida.
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and the unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Certifications required for the specific unit or area.
• Completion of annual competency-based learning modules.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and monitor their condition on an ongoing basis.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and document assessment data.
• Recognize and respond to changes in a patient’s condition.
• Plan and coordinate care based on assessments, patient status, and identified needs.
• Involve family members or significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• Initiate an individualized teaching plan on admission to support positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiate and verify physician orders.
• Use nursing judgment in providing care and organize care according to patient needs and available resources.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Advocate for patients by providing compassionate, individualized care and identifying care priorities.
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments.
• Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks in accordance with their roles and skill levels.
• Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice.
• Adhere to Cornerstone standards, the hospital mission and values, attendance expectations, and professional appearance expectations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow legal and ethical guidelines.
• Maintain competencies and develop professional and clinical knowledge through continuing education.
• Assist with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Support research and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administer medications according to established policies.
• Comply with patient safety goals and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree