Med Surg Charge RN

Unit: 

MED SURG 

Job Summary: 

380 bed hospitalUnder the general supervision of the unit's Director or designee, the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shifts.  In collaboration with other members of the management team, the Charge Nurse is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit.  The Charge Nurse also collaborates with the Director regarding budgetary and strategic planning opportunities for improvement. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.      Clinical Role Model - Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical skills and the ability to support others to achieve the delivery of quality care.  Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff.  Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when he/she is on duty.

2.      Leadership - Demonstrates interpersonal skills and competency in leadership, supervision and management of staff.  Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shifts.

3.      Administrative - Demonstrates excellent skills in planning, organizing and managing personnel resources in a cost effective and productive manner for the operational area of the nursing unit.  Makes decisions regarding activities within the unit based on Nursing and Administrative Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.

4.      Customer Service - Demonstrates awareness of his/her unique position and method of dealing with customers. Continuously strives to exceed customer's needs.

5.      Other duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION REQUIRED: ADN required, BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: 

-Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state.-BLS certification.-ACLS certification (within 6 months of employment and if required within the department for the specific patient population).  Additional certifications or validation of education will be required based upon the department's patient population needs (such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, STABLE, FHM, and national nursing certifications, etc).  EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:  (list required and preferred separately) REQUIREDMinimum of one (1) year of clinical practice in the clinical specialty of his/her unit (experience may be substituted for an area of similar patient types). PREFERREDLeadership and management experience is highly desirable.