Staff Nurse-Charge Emergency Department 7a-7p FT

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

The Charge Nurse coordinates shift activities across inpatient areas through effective leadership and in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse assists staff and other providers, communicates effectively with team members and managers or supervisors, and serves as a resource for clinical concerns related to policy, equipment, and technology. The role includes all essential functions of the staff nurse position, as well as shift leadership, staff support, coordination of communication, and patient-care responsibilities. Fisher-Titus serves the greater Huron County community with a continuum of health and wellness services and emphasizes compassionate, convenient, high-quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current state nursing license.
Current BLS certification.
Completed Crucial Conversations course or willingness to complete it within one year of employment.
ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of employment.
Demonstrated skill and competence in providing care to medical/surgical, pediatric, and intensive care patients.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and precise hand and gross foot motor functions; lifting up to 25 pounds one-third or more of the time.
Ability to work in an environment with body-fluid exposure.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Two years of experience as a medical/surgical nurse and/or ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all essential functions of the staff nurse position.
Coordinate shift activities through effective leadership and in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Remain calm and approachable in stressful situations and make timely decisions.
Be available to assist staff and recognize performance, providing feedback or coaching in collaboration with the Department Manager.
Promote teamwork, initiate huddles, and facilitate effective shift reports.
Communicate effectively and facilitate conflict resolution.
Act as a liaison between team members, physicians, and other departments.
Use effective time-management and organizational skills.
Demonstrate competence in using and troubleshooting technology and equipment, and stay current on updates and changes.
Complete Nurse Leader Rounding on patients as directed by the Department Manager.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department/service, and job-specific safety.
Attend mandatory education and monthly staff meetings, participate in monthly manager rounding, and complete required department-specific education and training.
Maintain professional appearance, wear proper photo identification while on duty, and protect the confidentiality of hospital and patient information.
Support patient rights, privacy, dignity, well-being, and safety.
Follow safety, security, universal-precaution, exposure-control, and other applicable policies; report or correct unsafe conditions and equipment-maintenance needs.
Support quality assurance and compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable law and policy.
Use active listening, AIDET, key words at key times, and HEART service-recovery techniques.
Demonstrate service etiquette, maintain a calm and positive manner, protect patient privacy, respect patient diversity, and assess and manage expectations of care.
Follow safety guidelines, recognize risks early, and contribute to a culture of safety.
Deliver efficient, effective, purposeful care and participate in continuous process improvement.