RN - Charge Nurse -Telemetry

Location:

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

Job position summary:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday premium pay

• Shift and weekend differential pay

• 401k with a 6% employer match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Employee assistance program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs all duties detailed in the RN-Staff nurse job description.
• Demonstrates expertise in clinical judgment and decision-making
• Maintains sound clinical knowledge based on current standards of practice for area of accountability
• Promotes a collaborative multidisciplinary plan of care
• Validates effectiveness of assignments and appropriateness of nurse to patient ratios and staff skill level
•  Develops the delegation skills of staff
• Leads or provides input for department meetings/committees
• Communicates and measures compliance with department, hospital, and personnel policies
•  Coaches staff to meet and maintain professional responsibilities through verbal feedback and documents 
• Role models and mentors staff for improved performance 
• Facilitates staff accountability to complete unit specific job duties
• Provides input toward staff performance
• Detects patient/family concerns, legal/ethical issues through rounding
• Demonstrates effective multi-tasking when dealing with difficult aspects of patient care
• Flexes/adjusts resources to promote cost effective and safe patient utilization
• Collaborates with medical staff to promote progressive patient care and discharge planning
• Provides constructive feedback and follow up to staff in challenging situations
• Promotes unit based teambuilding activities
• Identifies unacceptable staff behaviors, intervenes within scope of expected responsibility and monitors behavioral improvement plans
• Promotes and role models a positive attitude and accountability to staff
• Participates in development of policies, procedures, and practice standards
• Monitors and investigates unit risk events
• Encourages staff involvement in shared governance
• Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Serves a population newborn through geriatric.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Completion of specific unit based and general hospital competencies.
• Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. 
• Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
  • The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
  • Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
  • Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
  • Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
  • Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
  • Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
  • Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of nursing program.
• Experience as a practicing RN.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSN is strongly preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.
• Healthcare Provider BLS through the AHA or ARC required within 30 days of hire.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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