RN Charge - Baptist Oncology Med Surg Days

INTEGRIS Health•OK, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is hiring a full-time, day-shift RN Charge for its Baptist Oncology Med Surg unit at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Charge Nurse coordinates patient care and unit workflow during the assigned shift, supports caregivers in meeting standards of care, and serves as the primary nursing contact for medical staff. The role reports to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director. The position may involve additional or varied physical demands and/or respiratory fit-test requirements. There is potential exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Standard precautions must be followed. INTEGRIS Health describes its mission as partnering with people to live healthier lives and offers career and development opportunities across its health system.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma.
Associate of Science in Nursing required.
BSN within two years of accepting the position is preferred.
Current BLS certification upon accepting the PCN role.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Completion of department-specific competencies during orientation.
Follow standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist caregivers with standards of care and involve educators, the supervisor, nurse manager, or after-hours house supervisor when necessary.
Ensure caregiver assignments are safe and understand 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 with 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 timeframe.
Project staffing needs for the upcoming 12 and 24 hours and escalate issues as needed.
Ensure caregivers take lunches and entitled breaks, using buddy systems or providing relief as needed.
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 ensure high-risk patients have appropriate safety measures in place.
Address situations in which idle caregivers are not meeting expectations for helping colleagues or caring for their assignments.