Job Details
Job Location: Maryville, IL
Position Type: Full Time (72 Hours)
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Nights
Description
Job Summary: Coordinates day to day activities of the Medical unit. Oversees all patient care and patient throughput. Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes. Keeps Manager, Director, Administration or House Supervisor informed of any significant issue. Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to meet the individualized need of the patient and family. The Charge Nurse will facilitate and mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. The Charge Nurse will demonstrate professionalism at all times and will uphold standards of practice by holding team members accountable for continued compliance. Will practice within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act and Anderson Hospital policies and procedures. Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards. Responsible to Nursing Supervisor (bed facilitator) for potential bed needs.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Makes assignments for all staff. Coordinates resources.
2. Assists with staffing, making phone calls for call-in’s and high census
3. Conducts department huddles
4. Facilitates admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner.
5. Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team Calls or delegates as appropriate.
6. Acts as a resource for staff
7. Makes patient rounds daily
8. Coordinates activities with MTS and Coroner
9. Checks Crash Carts
10. Monitors Telemetry
11. Assists with Performance Improvement Activities
12. Facilitates conflict resolution within and between other departments
13. Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
14. Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practices.
15. Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession.
16. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
17. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated.
18. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures.
19. Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.
20. Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation.
21. Utilizes chain of command
22. Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and/or unit activity.
23. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.
24. Is flexible with scheduling, assignments, and job duties when necessary.
25. Delegate’s responsibility to appropriate health care team members and monitors their activity and work performance.
Competency Summary:
1. Demonstrates an understanding of regulatory requirements and professional practice guidelines.
2. Has a working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
3. Shows competence in the performance of department-specific skills in order to be a resource and mentor for others in the department
4. Demonstrates an active involvement in leadership activities within the past year.
Professional development:
1. Participates in continuing education activities within the department and organization.
2. Promotes, facilitates and educates team members on new practice changes, regulatory requirements and organizational practices in a timely manner.
3. Monitors and supervises training and education for team members on the unit.
4. Attends and actively participates in departmental staff meetings and shared governance councils.
5. Keeps up to date with clinical practice and evidenced-based practice guidelines.
6. Stays abreast of organizational policies and procedures and is a resource to others in the department.
Qualifications
Service and Quality Standards:
1. Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
2. People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
3. Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
4. Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports hospital initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
5. Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
Conserves organizational resources
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Certification/Licensure: Illinois Licensed
BLS certification required
ACLS within 1 year of hire
Experience Requirements: Minimum of 2 years Medical/Surgical Care Experience
Education Requirements: Orientation, Annual competency standards, mandatory training, and unit
specific education
Will have and maintain above credentialing
Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Activity:
NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%
Lift/Carry X
Push/Pull X
Reach Overhead X
Climb X
Squat/Bend/Kneel X
Sit X
Stand X
Walk/Move About X
The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.
