RN Clinician Charge - WR PACU

Hartford HealthCare • Warner Robins, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care. Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. Adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others. Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes. Role models time management skills through example. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence based practice. Functions as charge nurse. Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assist them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care. Considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader. Primary duties and responsibilities: Clinical Practice & Patient Care 1. Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process. 2. Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes. 3. Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed. 4. Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records. 5. Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources. 6. Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly. Leadership & Team Collaboration: 1. Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care. 2. Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners. 3. Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned. 4. Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor. 5. Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Quality Improvement & Professional Development: 1. Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research. 2. Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice. 3. Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards. 4. Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement. 5. Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
• If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
• If hired into a Wound Care Dept., completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program is required. Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months of entering the role.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.
• Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
• Leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department.
• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
• Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
• Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
• Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence based practice.
• Functions as charge nurse.
• Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assist them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care.
• Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
• Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
• Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
• Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.
• Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
• Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
• Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
• Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
• Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
• Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
• Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
• Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
• Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees