RN Charge Medical Surgical
Company: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winche
Location: Winchester
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.
-In the absence of the Director of Med-Surg act in that capacity.
Day to day deliver exceptional leadership skills.Works directly
under the guidance of the Director of Med Surg.Supervises and
mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.Determines
staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff
abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.Provides
direct patient care as needed.Floats between staff to assist with
problem-solving.May take patient assignments to meet staffing
needs.Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies
any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.Responds to
complaints about patient care and related services, and manages
through established channels.Performs role-specific duties as
assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or
discharges, and coordinating transfers.Ensures staff has necessary
equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient
care.Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and
clinical protocols.Creates and fosters an environment that
encourages professional growth. -Perform other duties as assigned.
-May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other
nursing staff on occasion. -Attends and participates in staff
meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned. -Adheres
to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS. -Works
scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary. -Accepts all
call schedule as directed. -Compliance to the STRHS Standard of
Behavior is required. -Compliance to Dress Code Standards. -Should
this job description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be
subject to the requirements of that position. -While performing
this job, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present
for all employees. - -Reports to the Director of the Medical
Surgical Department. - -Job RequirementsMinimum
EducationAssociate's degree requiredRequired SkillsRequires
critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work
with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful
environment and take appropriate action. -CertificationsAHA Basic
Life Support (BLS)AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
preferred -AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
-LicensesMust be a Licensed Registered Nurse by the State of
Tennessee, or licensed Compact state RN with the proper paperwork
file with the State of Tennessee.Equal opportunity and affirmative
action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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