Charge Nurse

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse focuses on the day-to-day coordination of the unit. The Charge Nuse works to help provide adequate staffing while acting as the first resource to staff. The Charge Nurse works closely with the interdisciplinary team to help manage each patient's stay. This position is also responsible for rounding with physicians and helping to keep the lines of communication open.

• Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.
• Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.
• Communicates with referring facilities or agencies regarding patient's care. Monitors patient outcome measurements.
• Identifies, conducts follow-up and takes action on unsatisfactory outcomes, unusual findings, special needs and requests.
• Collaborates with team, referral sources and family members to obtain a holistic view of the patient through assessment of the physical, mental and emotional status. Determines the post-hospital needs and collaborating with physicians and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates with staff and nursing administration regarding bed availability and staffing needs.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Qualifications

Unencumbered state license

CPR, BLS and AHA

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