RN Charge Ortho Weekends

Increased Pay Rates plus SIGN ON BONUS!

• Join us as a Weekend Registered Charge Nurse in Ortho at Gadsden Regional Medical Center
• Department: Ortho
• Shift: Weekends

Student Loan Reimbursement Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.

• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.

• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.

• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.

• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.

• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.

• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.

• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.

• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.

• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.

• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.

• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.

• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.

• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

• BLS - Basic Life Support required

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

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