RN Charge Nurse -Cardiology Clinic Full Time

Description

Job Summary:

Charge Nurse assumes the responsibility for the human and fiscal resources available in order to provide quality, cost effective patient centered care. The Charge Nurse will possess and have the capabilities to perform all the major duties and critical tasks of a Registered Nurse. The Charge Nurse will demonstrate honesty, integrity, respectfulness, discretion, responsibility and dependability. Supports the mission and vision of the facility.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:
• Ensure Joint Commission standards are met.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel and all other disciplines concerning the care and wellbeing of patients.
• Routinely communicates with and reports to the Clinic Manager.
• Provides direction and supervision to both professional and ancillary staff assigned to the Clinic in providing quality care.
• Makes staffing recommendations based on fluctuating productivity (census, activity, and patient acuity).
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriate to skills/knowledge of Caregiver and to take corrective action when performance is inappropriate.
• Actively participates in staff development.
• Supports and facilitates the UTHSCT team concept between individuals, unit staff, and departments.
• Oversees departmental maintenance, supply status & functionality. Ensures unit is stocked and well maintained.
• Contacts appropriate personnel when problems arise.
• Knowledge and experience in use of supplies and equipment used in a clinic setting.
• Ensures the clinic is a clean and safe environment for patients, family & staff (includes work areas, patient rooms, break room and lobby area.) Ensures hallways are free of clutter.
• Assesses patient's physical, psychosocial and behavioral health needs.
• Provides patient and families with appropriate education.
• Prepares exam room, procedure room, equipment and assists providers when needed.
• Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
• Supports and promotes system-wide activities related to adequate hand hygiene and the prevention of healthcare associated infection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
• Bilingual a plus.
• EMR experience
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience:
• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Five (5) years RN experience preferred
• At least two (2) years RN experience as a charge nurse or supervisor preferred.
• At least one (1) year RN experience in a clinic environment.

Required Licenses / Certification:
• Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Specialty certification, such as Ambulatory Care Nurse, preferred at hire and preferred within 12 months of eligibility.