Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU) - St. Mary's Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

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Charge Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU) - St. Mary's Hospital

Primary Function

The Charge Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse with responsibility and accountability for unit operational activities. Using the Nursing process and clinical knowledge, this role will coordinate nursing and interprofessional members of the Health Care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design. Provides supervision of staff, clinical support, and assumes management responsibility for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager/clinical care leader.

Essential Job Functions

Accountability, Competence and Autonomy:

• Maintains current knowledge of environmental safety standards and infection control
• Utilizes appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates competence/knowledge of principles of growth and development for patient populations served, coordinates care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates depth in clinical knowledge through evidence-based practice at the unit level and begins to apply knowledge to a specific patient population.
• Communicates effectively with patients and their families regarding nursing interventions and plan of care.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other disciplines.
• Delivers quality patient education regarding care and treatment, medications including side effects, and appropriate discharge instructions.
• Reviews lab values and clinical data, incorporates them into plan of care and reports per policy and standard of care.
• Administers medications according to policy and standard of care.
• Monitors Medical Records for completeness and evidence of documentation by exception.
• Ensures regulatory compliance in documentation.

Care Delivery Systems:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Bon Secours core values and the Nursing Professional Practice Model core concepts with the ability to integrate into daily nursing practice.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness by integrating patient and family values into plan of care while maintaining the patient's safety.
• Actively supports excellence in service behaviors to ensure patient satisfaction with care.
• Rounds on patients to evaluate safety, quality, and patient experience.
• Serves as a resource to staff, patients and family members to ensure effective communication.
• Actively involved in interprofessional collaborative practice within the care delivery system to ensure care coordination and continuity of care and optimal patient experience.
• Communicates effectively and follows through with other departments as necessary to resolve operational problems.

Assesses, supervises and directs day-to-day unit activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes:

• Assumes full accountability for tasks delegated to other team members.
• Provides clinical expertise to assist staff with patient care matters.
• Facilitates appropriate patient placement and safe, efficient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Supports staff by ensuring availability of resources required to provide quality patient care.
• Continually evaluates quality of patient care and care environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Develops and integrates technical skills and service excellence.

Culture of Safety:

• Systematically promotes, evaluates and improves workplace safety for nurses and team.
• Models Safety first, Safety always behaviors.
• Involved in facility and system-wide proactive risk assessment and error management.
• Involved in the review, action planning and evaluation of patient safety data at the unit level.
• Implements and evaluates National Patients Safety Goals.
• Assess the unit and patient environment for general maintenance and potentially hazardous conditions and takes corrective action.

Staffing, Scheduling and Budgeting Processes:

• Ensures that RN assignments, staffing and scheduling meet the needs of the patient population based on established guidelines such as American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Principles for Nurse Staffing.
• Responsible for overseeing staffing levels on a shift-to-shift basis and long-term schedule planning Arbitrates when necessary to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained.
• Considers skill mix and pertinent patient information when making assignments.
• Continually evaluates patient care, environment & staff members to achieve unit and hospital goals and targets.
• Considers skill mix and pertinent patient information when making assignments.
• Collaborates with the nurse manager using trended data to redistribute existing resources or obtain additional nursing resources in the budgeting process.
• Participates in recruitment/retention assessment and planning activities.
• Participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for hiring decisions.
• Provides input for staff performance appraisals and performance improvement plans.

Ethics, Privacy, Security and Confidentiality:

• Seeks support and resources regarding ethical and legal issues as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains and protects medical records consistent with hospital policy, Joint Commission, and state and federal regulations.

Models professional practice and behavior at all times:

• Demonstrates computer proficiency and consistently checks emails through BSHSI account.
• Seeks feedback and mentoring from Nurse Manager/Nurse Director, Clinical Care Lead, and other experienced nurses.
• Sets professional practice goals and identifies opportunities for professional growth.
• Maintains competency and knowledge by completing mandatory unit educational requirements.
• Provides leadership in the charge nurse role and resources the nursing and support staff during the shift.
• Provides feedback and mentoring to nursing and support staff.
• Creates an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, conflict management.
• Fosters and encourages open communication and conflict resolution among staff members.
• Manages conflict in a timely, direct and positive manner.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
  • Neonates (0-4 weeks)
  • Infant (1-12 months)
  • Pediatrics (1-12 years)
  • Adolescents (13-17 years)
  • Adults (18-64 years).
  • Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

• 4 years / bachelor’s degree

Specialty/Major:

• Nursing – BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire into the position

Licensure/Certification Required:      

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

• Must possess the knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories related to nursing diagnosis and treatment, nursing policies & procedures, standards, systems, and equipment normally acquired through 18-24 months of experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous work experience in the charge nurse position or supervisory position (preferred)
• Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.
• Participation in a professional nurse advancement program is required

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May have periods of constant interruptions.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) (67-100%)
• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) (1-33%)
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) (67-100%)
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) (1-33%)
• Stoop, Kneel (34-66%)
• Crawling (0%)
• Climbing (1-33%)
• Balance (34-66%)
• Bending (67-100%)
• Sitting (1-33%)
• Walking (34-66%)
• Standing (34-66%)

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near

Hazards:

• Depth perception
• Use of Latex Gloves
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to dust/fumes
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to high pitched noises

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - St. Mary's Richmond

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.