RN Charge Nurse - Medical, FTE, in Ketchikan

Overview

Peace Health is seeking a RN Charge Nurse - Medical for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Day position.

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.

• Coordinate patient care by shift and department.
• Supervision and assessment of clinical practice. Direct and delegate to other team members.
• Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals; including orientation, competencies and evaluations.
• Develop the departmental team and collaborative relationships to achieve expected outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department.
• Articulate shift/team operational issues to management as appropriate.
• Appropriate stewardship of resources.
• 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.
• Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff.
• Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Required:
  
  Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience
• Preferred: 3 years of acute care nursing experience

• Required:
  
  Registered Nurse in state of Alaska
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required:
  
  ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire or transfer
• Required:
  
  Telemetry within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Demonstrated leadership skills (Required)
• Facilitation skills (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Consistently demonstrates Service Excellence behaviors with patients, families and colleagues (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center’s philosophy, policies and procedures (Required)
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision making (Required)
• Demonstrated interest in staff development (Required)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Strong organizational skills (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $42.77 – $68.68. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available. Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.