Relief Charge Nurse-Multiple positions available

Bend Surgery Center•Bend, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility of the Charge Nurse is communication and coordination of all activities in the assigned departments. Must be able to communicate with all members of the health care team in a timely, accurate, concise, and professional manner. The charge nurse oversees patient care, staff, and management of departmental day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Must meet all qualifications of staff nurse job description
Must be employed at Bend Surgery Center for 1 year
Must be in good employment standing with no active progressive discipline or performance improvement plan
Must have exemplary attendance record
Must have thorough knowledge of BSC policies and procedures
Proven leadership skills
Proven organizational skills

Responsibilities

Acts as a champion for change
Offers mentoring and training to new staff and is a resource for coworkers
Responsible for the smooth and efficient patient flow between departments
Coordinates daily administrative duties including schedules, nursing assignments and patient care
Helps to prepare and maintain a state of readiness for accreditation according to standards and regulations
Ensures BSC policies and procedures are upheld and that protocols for fire safety, infection control, and disaster preparedness are followed.
Assists with policy and procedure updates based on Evidence-Based-Practice
Helps to complete audits as delegated by Manager such as hand hygiene and PPE
Coordinates lunches and breaks for staff
Provides direct patient care as needed
Provides manager feedback on staff performance
Assist Manager with annual competency training and maintains documentation
Offers just-in-time coaching and feedback to peers and helps to manage conflict on the unit
Maintains a professional behavior and acts as a role model to the team
Works in cooperation with physicians and anesthesia to ensure quality of patient care
Encourages a culture that promotes staff autonomy
Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills
Attends team meetings
Responsible for daily checklist completion
Follows established chain of command for addressing issues, concerns, and problems in the department if needed.
Responds to emergency situations
Adheres to safety policies and practices good body mechanics and ergonomics
Follows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient information
Follows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, code of conduct, safety and safeguarding confidential information
Reports incidents in a timely manner
Promotes patient and employee safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command
Attends in-service programs as requested
Demonstrates ability to evaluate suggestions and criticism objectively and undertakes responsibility of changing behavior or seeks further guidance as needed
Performs other related duties as directed