Seasonal RN (DAYS)

Additional functions applicable when acting as shift Charge Nurse

The charge nurse is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care and operation of the nursing unit during his/her shift in a manner consistent with hospital policies while maintaining a culture of safety, open communication, team building, and customer satisfaction. The charge nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Duties include

Make patient care assignments based on patient acuity and the skill, experience and competencies of the nursing staff with consideration for a collaborative, harmonious and compatible nurse-patient relationship. Promotion of a patient-centered culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, communication and efficiency. Evaluate and modify patient care assignments as needed Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning, the ability to effectively reprioritize patient/unit needs and implement rescue efforts as warranted Assisting in the orientation, evaluation and supervision of agency/temporary staff, new nurses and other staff as needed.

Demonstrates understanding of suicide prevention and patient restraints for sitting assignments of 1:1 care, frequent checks and continuous observation of patients. Effective communication between nursing and other hospital staff, physicians, patients, their families, and visitors as appropriate, regarding but not limited to: Changes in patients' condition Results of diagnostic tests Safety and quality of care concerns Customer satisfaction concerns Delegates tasks or interventions in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code Rule 224.6 to ensure patient safety through ongoing supervision and accountability. Activates the Chain of Command as appropriate Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures, regulatory and statutory requirements including but not limited to: Core Measures Infection Control standards CMS

Niaho/dnv

OSHA State of Texas

Position

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Experience of 2 years in Medical Surgical/Telemetry required. Current RN licensure in the state of Texas. Certification per unit specific competency (i.e. BLS, CPI, etc.). NIHS Scale, stroke education, cardiac education and ortho education as per department specific competencies.