Charge Nurse - Surgery Main

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

40

Full time

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Surgical Services charge nurse assists in staffing and scheduling of staff, patients and resources. The charge nurse will serve as a direct liaison between anesthesia/surgeons/physicians for special needs, new procedures, new equipment and loaned/borrowed equipment. The charge nurse will monitor clinical care and clinical indicators and recommend performance processes as needed. The charge will also help investigate incident reports, identify trends and develop solutions as needed.

The charge nurse will establish inventory par levels, delegate inventory and supply functions such as ordering, receiving and stocking of products to designees. The charge nurse also participates in interviews for frontline staff and provides feedback on candidates to Human Resources. Charge nurses in the Surgical Services division will review patient information and the plan of care prior to patients entering the pre‑operative departments.

They will update schedule changes to patients, staff and physicians. Charge nurses will participate in direct patient care as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science:
  Nursing (BSN) - Preferred

• 2 years current experience in related clinical field in an acute care facility. Preferred
• Supervisor experience. Preferred

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non‑verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration; works with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; applies fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions. (Required proficiency)

• Registered Nurse - KSBN; a multistate license with ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required

• Promotes effective relationships among all disciplines to achieve quality outcomes and a culture of safety.
• Engages in an interprofessional environment that promotes respect, trust, and integrity.
• Communicates to lead change, influence others, and resolve conflict.
• Embraces and leads practice innovations and role performance to promote ongoing personal and professional growth among team members.
• Mentors the team and others to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrates authority, ownership, accountability, and responsibility for appropriate delegation of nursing care to support patient throughput and capacity management.
• Remains clinically competent to perform direct patient care.
• Links hospital objectives and strategic planning to department goals and operations.
• Supports the direction and vision of the organization and communicates that effectively to the team.
• Uses critical thinking to identify and prioritize responsibilities and activities.
• Problem‑solves and makes decisions using professional judgement.
• Participates in developing staff through education and competencies.
• Creates a welcoming environment and successful orientation for new team members.
• Conducts staff performance evaluations and provides constructive feedback and ongoing coaching.
• Is proficient in staffing and scheduling practices to optimize patient care and fiscal responsibility.
• Adheres to Universal Protocol, completes the surgical safety checklist, establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs, and ensures timely surgical counts.

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Position is Patient…