About this role
Job Summary:
This is a full-time, night shift position that includes a $3/hr Charge Nurse differential.
The Core Charge Nurse provides consistent, reliable leadership on night shift in the Medical-Surgical Department. Works directly with department leadership to share information about operations, solve problems, and promote process improvement. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and their designated support person(s); supervising assigned team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
· Collaborating with the team to solve problems at the bedside, answering questions, providing education and resources or tools when necessary.
· Orientation of new employees; oversight of the preceptor/orientee process.
· Conflict management between staff.
· De-escalation of situations with patients and visitors.
· Providing input to the Supervisors and the Director for scheduling and performance evaluations.
· Participation in the selection and training of new relief night charge nurses.
· Reporting positive and negative events that occur on nigh shift to department leadership.
· Participation in a committee, such as unit-based council, which addresses departmental improvement.
Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to individualize high-quality patient care.
• Excellent Communication and assessment skills.
• Competent in the use of technology.
• Ability to function as a strong team leader.
Experience:
• Previous acute care experience required.
Education and Training:
• Minimum of an Associate's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
Licensures/ Certifications:
• Current Washington State or Multi State Compact RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ALS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
Benefits Overview:
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program