RN Charge Nurse - Long Term Care
Company Name:
PeaceHealth
Req ID:
38387
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 800 physicians and providers, a comprehensive laboratory system, and nine medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues to serve communities when invited to do so with a spirit of collaboration and stewardship. This is The Spirit of Healing-The Spirit of PeaceHealth.
Department:
Transitional Care Unit (6500)
JOB SUMMARY
The Charge Nurse is a frontline leader who works under the direction of the Manager/Director. The Charge Nurse assists the Manager/Director in coordinating unit activities which assure safe and clinically effective patient care. The Charge Nurse supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families from diverse ethnic and social groups. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution of routine duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinate patient care by shift and department.
2. Supervision and assessment of clinical practice. Direct and delegate to other team members.
3. Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals; including orientation, competencies and evaluations.
4. Develop the departmental team and collaborative relationships to achieve expected outcomes.
5. Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department.
6. Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate.
7. Appropriate stewardship of resources.
8. Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome including using collaborative decision making and effective communication skills.
9. Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff.
10. Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
Specialty certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
o Minimum of two years acute care nursing experience required.
o Three years of acute care nursing strongly preferred.
o One-year experience as a designated charge nurse or other supervisory position preferred. Demonstrates preceptor and monitoring skills preferred.
o Satisfactory performance in staff nurse classification (minimum three years)required. Demonstrates effective leadership abilities. Demonstrates ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and customer-focused work environment. Demonstrates the ability to create high staff morale. Demonstrates proficiency with all aspects of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
o Demonstrated leadership skills required.
o Facilitation skills preferred.
o Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
o Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing
o Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required upon hire.
OTHER SKILLS:
o Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
o Able to support and interpret medical center's philosophy, policies and procedures
o Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making
o Demonstrated interest in staff development
o Excellent communication and problem solving skills
o Strong organizational skills
o Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications
Location:
Ketchikan, AK
Job Category:
Management/Executives; Nursing - RN Other
Shift:
Day
Shift Length:
Variable
FTE:
1
Work Type:
Full Time
Salary range starts at:
$28.84
Required Certifications/Licensure:
Basic Life Support; Registered Nurse - Alaska
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this job class. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
To learn more about PeaceHealth, please visit us on Facebook or LinkedIn .
Posting Notes: Ketchikan, AK -- Management/Executives; Nursing - RN Other -- Full Time -- LONG TERM CARE SVCS
Company Description:
As the premiere health care system in the Northwest, consistent with our mission and heritage, PeaceHealth is known for a healing culture that is patient-centered and family friendly. At PeaceHealth, the fulfillment of our Mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. To those who embrace the spirit of these words and our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, we offer the opportunity to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family. Join our team of caregivers who serve patients and their families to provide healing care for the mind, body and spirit.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
PeaceHealth
Req ID:
38387
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 800 physicians and providers, a comprehensive laboratory system, and nine medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues to serve communities when invited to do so with a spirit of collaboration and stewardship. This is The Spirit of Healing-The Spirit of PeaceHealth.
Department:
Transitional Care Unit (6500)
JOB SUMMARY
The Charge Nurse is a frontline leader who works under the direction of the Manager/Director. The Charge Nurse assists the Manager/Director in coordinating unit activities which assure safe and clinically effective patient care. The Charge Nurse supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families from diverse ethnic and social groups. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution of routine duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinate patient care by shift and department.
2. Supervision and assessment of clinical practice. Direct and delegate to other team members.
3. Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals; including orientation, competencies and evaluations.
4. Develop the departmental team and collaborative relationships to achieve expected outcomes.
5. Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department.
6. Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate.
7. Appropriate stewardship of resources.
8. Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome including using collaborative decision making and effective communication skills.
9. Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff.
10. Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
Specialty certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
o Minimum of two years acute care nursing experience required.
o Three years of acute care nursing strongly preferred.
o One-year experience as a designated charge nurse or other supervisory position preferred. Demonstrates preceptor and monitoring skills preferred.
o Satisfactory performance in staff nurse classification (minimum three years)required. Demonstrates effective leadership abilities. Demonstrates ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and customer-focused work environment. Demonstrates the ability to create high staff morale. Demonstrates proficiency with all aspects of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process.
o Demonstrated leadership skills required.
o Facilitation skills preferred.
o Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
o Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing
o Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required upon hire.
OTHER SKILLS:
o Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
o Able to support and interpret medical center's philosophy, policies and procedures
o Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making
o Demonstrated interest in staff development
o Excellent communication and problem solving skills
o Strong organizational skills
o Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications
Location:
Ketchikan, AK
Job Category:
Management/Executives; Nursing - RN Other
Shift:
Day
Shift Length:
Variable
FTE:
1
Work Type:
Full Time
Salary range starts at:
$28.84
Required Certifications/Licensure:
Basic Life Support; Registered Nurse - Alaska
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this job class. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
To learn more about PeaceHealth, please visit us on Facebook or LinkedIn .
Posting Notes: Ketchikan, AK -- Management/Executives; Nursing - RN Other -- Full Time -- LONG TERM CARE SVCS
Company Description:
As the premiere health care system in the Northwest, consistent with our mission and heritage, PeaceHealth is known for a healing culture that is patient-centered and family friendly. At PeaceHealth, the fulfillment of our Mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. To those who embrace the spirit of these words and our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, we offer the opportunity to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family. Join our team of caregivers who serve patients and their families to provide healing care for the mind, body and spirit.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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