Registered Nurse - Surgical Services (Charge Nurse)

Halifax Health • Port Orange, FL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care using the nursing process. The RN 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 appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient population served.

The RN provides individualized, compassionate nursing care; assesses and monitors patients and their families’ learning needs; responds to changes in patient condition; coordinates care with families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team; and evaluates progress toward desired outcomes. The RN also demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership while supporting a safe environment, staff development, research, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse credential 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 unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines.
• Certifications required by the specific unit or area, as specified in the required certification addendum.
• Completion of annual competency-based learning modules (CBLs).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and monitor them on an ongoing basis, including documenting assessment data.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and initiate an individualized teaching plan on admission to support positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Recognize and respond to changes in a patient’s condition.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate care based on patient status, identified needs, priorities, and available resources.
• Involve family members or significant others in the plan of care when desired by the patient.
• Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize outcomes.
• Direct, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided by LPNs, CNAs, Patient Care Companions, and Unit Clerks, consistent with their roles, responsibilities, and skill levels.
• Initiate and verify physician orders and use nursing judgment in providing care.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Advocate for patients by providing compassionate, individualized care.
• Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in nursing practice, and adhere to Cornerstone standards and the hospital mission and values.
• Report to work as scheduled and maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and act ethically; follow legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
• 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