Oncology Unit Charge Nurse​/RN

Overview

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Job Summary:

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. Adept at creative problem‑solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others.

Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk‑taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. 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. Role models time management skills through example. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence‑based practice. Functions as charge nurse. Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assist them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care.

Considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader.

• Mentor other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
• Lead and coordinate team behavior between staff members and actively foster the development of leadership skills in others.
• Provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.
• Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
• Incorporate Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.
• Evaluate the use of resources and cost containment activities.
• Coordinate unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
• Identify one managerial problem and initiate test of change.
• Actively participate in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
• Assist 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.
• Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations.
• Support administrative decisions and facilitate daily operational issues with the staff.
• Ensure compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
• Exhibit desire to hear and understand another's point of view.
• Demonstrate and role model effective communication skills.
• Take a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.
• Serve as arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
• Take appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
• Take appropriate action to counsel employees (e.g., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues).
• Aware of and support units and colleagues needs through supportive and non‑judgmental behaviors.
• Actively empower and advocate for nurses.
• Take appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (e.g., appropriate follow‑up with Unit Director and risk management).
• Address escalated patient issues and refer issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable…