RN Charge / Urology Med Surg

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse Charge for the Urology Med Surg unit at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Charge Nurse manages the day-to-day operations of the assigned nursing unit, with responsibility for patient safety, patient throughput, caregiver safety, and accountability. The permanent charge nurse supervises unit activities, coordinates assignments, collaborates with physicians and internal and external entities, and delivers patient care using the nursing process. The nurse may be asked to float to other units, though this should be the exception rather than the rule. The position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals. The Charge Nurse supports the nursing team, coordinates delegated care and unit workflow, and serves as the primary nursing contact for medical staff during the assigned shift. The position reports to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director. Physical demands or respiratory fit-testing requirements may apply; the posting directs applicants to consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or Risk Management/Employee Health for details. The role may involve exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals; standard precautions must be followed.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure 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.
Completion of department-specific competencies during the applicable department's orientation process.
Follow standard precautions for potential exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; to be completed within two years of accepting the position.
For Emergency Department roles only: PALS and ACLS certifications must be completed.
For Adult Critical Care roles only: competency in all advanced competencies and completed ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist caregivers with standards of care and involve educators, the supervisor, or nurse manager as needed; contact the house supervisor after hours when appropriate.
Ensure caregiver assignments are safe and know the escalation process when needed.
Facilitate unit performance-improvement processes as directed by leadership.
Supervise and coordinate the 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 timely acceptance of new admissions 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 relief.
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, ensure whiteboards are up to date, and confirm high-risk patients have appropriate safeguards in place.
Address performance expectations through crucial conversations when caregivers are not helping colleagues or fulfilling their assignments.