Registered Nurse

Summary GENERAL SUMMARY The RN

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• 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

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 Click here to view physical requirements. xkynpiz

Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – click here for more information 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.

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