Cardiovascular Operating Room Charge Nurse

Overview

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7:00PM - 5:30AM / 4 days weekly

• Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.
• Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
• Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department.
• Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
• Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
• Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmark and evidence based practice.
• Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assists them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
• Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.
• Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication. Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
• Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
• Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues) Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
• Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
• Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Unit Director.
• Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (i.e., appropriate follow‑up with Unit Director and risk management).
• Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.
• Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs.
• Develops management/ leadership focused in‑service (e.g., time management, team building, conflict resolution, budget, leadership activities).
• Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
• Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position. Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Experience:

2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.

Licensure:

A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Certification:

1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty PL N: 1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
2. Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
3. Must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488, completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

MSN or DNP

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly);
Lifting 75 lbs max;
Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs;
Occasional to frequent standing & walking;
Occasional sitting;
Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing);
Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
Blood-borne pathogen exposure;
Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors;
Communicable diseases;
Electrical shock;
Floor Surfaces;
Hot/Cold Temperatures;
Indoor/Outdoor conditions;
Latex;
Lighting;
Patient care/handling injuries;
Radiation;
Shift work;
Travel may be required;
Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators;…