RN Charge - Jim Thorpe Rehab Southwest - Nights

INTEGRIS Health•OK, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Charge assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the assigned nursing unit, including patient safety, patient throughput, and caregiver safety and accountability. The permanent charge nurse supervises and directs nursing-unit activities, coordinates assignments, collaborates with physicians and internal and external entities to support safe patient care, and delivers patient care using the nursing process. Floating to other units may be required, but is expected to be the exception rather than the rule. The position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma.
Associate of Science in Nursing required.
Current BLS certification upon accepting the PCN role.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Complete department-specific competencies during the applicable department's orientation process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two years of accepting the position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist caregivers with standards of care, involving educators, the supervisor, or nurse manager when necessary (the house supervisor after hours).
Ensure caregiver assignments are safe and follow the escalation process when needed.
Facilitate unit performance-improvement processes as directed by leadership.
Supervise and coordinate delegation and implementation of patient care by licensed and non-licensed personnel for the assigned shift or area.
Serve as the primary point of contact for medical staff nursing questions or concerns during the shift, and round with medical staff when the primary nurse is unavailable.
Manage patient assignments and unit workflow.
Support patient flow by accepting new admissions promptly and ensuring patients with home discharge orders are discharged within a reasonable time frame.
Project staffing needs for the next 12 and 24 hours and escalate issues as needed.
Ensure caregivers take lunches and entitled breaks by assigning buddy systems or providing coverage.
Conduct safety huddles using huddle boards before every shift and ensure bedside shift reports are consistent each shift.
Remind caregivers to perform hourly rounding when prompted by technology.
Make patient rounds, keep whiteboards up to date, and ensure high-risk patients have appropriate safety measures in place.
Address situations in which caregivers are not meeting expectations to help colleagues or care for their assignments.
Deliver patient care using the nursing process.
Adhere to applicable National Patient Safety Goals and complete department-specific competencies during orientation.