RN Charge Nurse Orthopedics

Intermountain Health • Billings, MT

118d • $39 - $59

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical expertise on their respective shift and department. They coordinate unit resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on the unique needs of patients on the unit, both clinically and financially. They function as clinical support for staff and are a role model of competency and professionalism.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Unit Specific Certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
• Experience in assigned clinical area.
• Mentoring experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status.
• Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team.
• Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care.
• Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.
• Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met.
• Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration.
• Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
• Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and ensures staff accountability to the same standards.
• Encourages nursing professionalism by coaching and developing others.
• Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice and complies with regulatory standards.
• Estimates current and next shift staffing needs to deliver optimal patient care.
• Matches nurse skill levels with patient requirements.
• Manages premium pay and overtime efficiently for cost-effectiveness.
• Accountable for operational and clinical leadership of the unit or department.
• Mediates conflicts between staff, families, physicians, and other departments.
• Acts as a resource for setting clear expectations related to hourly rounds, communication boards, and joint bedside report.
• Guides others and initiates conversations using appropriate tools to resolve problems.
• Supports and enforces Intermountain and unit policies and procedures.
• Activates chain of command, rapid response, or code alerts when appropriate.
• Actively participates in and facilitates continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree