CHARGE NURSE TRAUMA ICU

CHARGE NURSE TRAUMA ICU
St. Louis - Missouri

Exp 2-5 years
Degree Bachelors
Relo

Job Description

CRN - FT Days

The Charge Nurse is a professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs and provides nursing care activities for the inpatient units / clinical areas. She/he is responsible for the planning, organization, delegation and completion of patient and unit activities for a specific shift. The charge nurse focuses on the quality and outcomes of care and facilitates the role and responsibilities of the team members.

Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

1) Accountable for the appropriate use of human, fiscal and other resources.

Criteria:

A) Provides feedback and actions taken to resolve immediate issues/needs to Assistant Director. This includes, but not limited to clinical performance and teamwork, supply and environmental issues, system delays, technology failure and other items as indicated.

B) Coordinates staffing for the shift for the designated clinical areas.

1. Reviews staffing plan for the next 24 hours using OptiLink to anticipate and plan for projected patient care needs.

2. Plans for appropriate skill mix to meet patient needs.

3. Assess staffing needs throughout the shift and continues to monitor and adjust appropriately.

4. Reports staffing changes (needs/flexing) to Assistant Director, designate.

C) Completes daily staff assignments taking into consideration overall unit activity, patient acuity, census, staff skills and tenure and ability to supervise new employees.

1. Works with preceptor(s) to facilitate patient assignments that support learning needs.

2. Evaluates need for 1:1 non-suicide precaution patients. Completes “One to One Patient Request” Form when 1:1 is required for suicide precaution or assessed need.

3. Assigns departmental functions to co workers; follows up to verify completion.

i. Assigns breaks/lunches. Relieves staff when necessary.

ii. Assists with clerical duties.

4. Assure proper patient assignment for Float and Agency Staff.

5. Enters justification i.e. shift note for changes in staff projections.

D) Completes assignments on PCSS. Completes classification of acuity on all patients.

E) Reconcile reports on PCSS.

F) Completes OptiLink changes for call ins and staff reassignments.

2) Supports an environment conducive to teamwork and customer service.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Education: RN licensure in the State of Missouri

Qualifications
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Job Specifications:

Minimum of two years of nursing experience desired.
Satisfactory performance appraisals.
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates professionalism in working relationships and during delivery of care.
Possesses good problem solving abilities including follow up and reporting.
Remains calm and is able to handle highly stressful situations.
Possesses excellent organizational skills.
Is available for variable shifts.
Energetic and motivated.