Charge Nurse- M/S Ortho Neuro 4S

Requirements

• License /Certification
• Required:
• CA RN license
• BLS
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• Preferred: Nationally recognized certification per specialty Core Curriculum Pathway.
• Education
• Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.
• Preferred: Minimum of two years RN experience in specialty area
• Department Specific Requirements
• If assigned to Emergency Dept, ICU, ICCU, CVICU, Cardiac Services, Medical Telemetry 4T, PACU, ASC, Cath Lab: requires ACLS within one year of hire/transfer.
• If assigned to NICU, Obstetrics, Labor-Delivery: requires Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider within six months of hire/transfer.
• If assigned to Pediatrics: requires PALS within six months of hire/transfer.
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Essential
• Sets clear expectations and communicates those expectations with the team during the shift in accordance with unit goals. Has authority to make decisions that are aligned with team goals for the shift.
• Practices collaboration within and across units to ensure patient and fiscal outcomes in line with unit goals including appropriate flexing of staff according to patient census.
• Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit. Keeps lines of communication open.
• Facilitates nurse/physician collaboration by modeling professional communication (e.g SBAR and rounding).
• Provides support, oversight, and coaches team members related to work environment, patient care and physician relations.
• Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues.
• Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported. Assures the appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern.
• Promotes positive and professional environment for internal and external customers. Actively supports the leadership of the Kaweah Health through professional behavior.
• Understands and utilizes Medical Staff and Kaweah

Benefits

Additional Information

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Night - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 6177 M/S Ortho Neuro-4S Under the direction of the nurse manager and assistant nurse manager, the purpose of this position is to assist with oversight of efficient operations to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability in the professional practice setting through oversight of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide holistic care and advocate for patients and families served.

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