Registered Nurse

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY

The RN - C / C Core

Charge Nurse leads and oversees nursing staff on their scheduled

shifts. This position collaborates with Nursing Department

Directors, Managers, and Hospital Supervisors to provide the

personnel, workplace, and technology resources necessary for the

provision of safe, high-quality patient and family care. The RN -

C / C Core Charge Nurse solves problems effectively, communicating

and collaborating with all stakeholders. This position maintains

clinical expertise by providing direct patient and family care,

working with staff on a regularly scheduled basis. Reports to

department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with

the Nursing Department Director(s) and the department leadership

team to establish department priorities. Maintains knowledge of

regulatory requirements that impact clinical services and

professional practice.

Models the shared vision, mission, values, and EXCEL standards in

every action.

Utilizes the nursing process and organizational policy and

procedure to plan and provide a comprehensive, collaborative,

age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.

Oversees and conducts the

recruitment, hiring, team / department orientation, performance

appraisals and disciplinary actions including up to termination

processes for a team or department.

Leads, manages, coaches,

and trains a team or department, provides guidance, support, and

mentors to ensure optimal performance and productivity.

Promotes cohesive work

teams and constructive conflict resolution, within the department.

Oversees and coaches staff

to provide input and make decisions to improve patient and family

care and the work environment. Acts as a resource for newer staff,

teaching and precepting as needed, eliciting individual strengths

and competencies.

Assigns work by balancing patient and family care requirements with

available personnel and technology resources and assigns and

directs patient care responsibilities based on knowledge of staff

qualifications and competencies.

Monitors department

workload, incorporating feedback from staff to assure high quality

patient care, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Provides direction and

assistance in significant events (e.g., urgent patient care needs,

psychosocial or behavioral crisis, etc.) by providing situation

awareness, anticipating needs, and assuring availability of

resources.

Provides

leadership for effective problem solving, communication, and

collaboration between stakeholders to achieve the common goal of

safe, high quality patient care. Resolves workplace issues and

personnel concerns during scheduled shifts, communicating

resolution status to other appropriate leadership.

Communicates effectively

at all levels, role modeling a professional approach with all

situations and individuals, even when faced with disagreement or

conflict. Promotes a positive work environment by building trust

and strengthening relationships with staff within and between

units.

Participates on

initiatives that improve patient care quality and safety,

operational excellence and nursing process, education, and

research, in order to role model and support others to do the same.

Performs all other duties

as assigned.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required Licenses and / or Certifications

Registered Nursing License in the State of Virginia or Registered

Nurse holding a valid Compact State license required at time of

hire.

Advanced

Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life

Support (PALS), and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) training

required at time of hire or must be obtained within 60 days of

hire.

Preferred Licenses and / or Certifications

None

preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program, college or

university required at time of hire or must be obtained within 3

years of hire.

Three or

more years of clinical experience in a setting committed to

collaborative decision making and team development

required.

At time of

hire, a record of completion and / or enrollment for all education,

licenses, training and / or certifications is required.

Continuous

re-certification and / or maintenance of state licensures,

certifications, educational and application requirements is

required during employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

None

preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated professional knowledge of areas of responsibility to

include theory, practice, and administration to direct planning and

implementation.

Critical

thinking and analytical skills necessary to organize and provide

direction.

Highly

motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes initiative.

Strong organizational

skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Excellent time management

skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and

problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Possesses strong verbal,

written, and interpersonal skills as well as, the ability to

interact with and build collegial relationships with diverse

individuals.

Ability to

follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of all

facility and facility-related (patients / families) information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Clinical work

environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust,

temperature and the like.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Additional Information

CHKDHS is

an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment

Opportunity is the Law –

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability,

gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran

status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local

law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at

T alentTeam@chkd.org