Charge Nurse Leader

Position Summary

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000

Pay range: $54.61/hr - $82.46/hr

Functions as the Nurse Leader for a nursing unit. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational philosophy and objectives. Assumes shift responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function. Ensures continuity of care on the unit by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by nurses and supportive staff. Fosters highly skilled professional practice and develops high functioning interdisciplinary teams.

Participates in committees/teams as assigned. Provides timely, effective feedback to staff and actively contributes to the performance evaluation process in conjunction with the nurse manager or director. Functions in direct patient care 80% of time, education functions, unit projects as assigned, and relief administrative supervisor. Holds staff accountable during their shift to ensure quality metrics are achieved for the department.

Practices in adherence with the Oregon Board of Nursing (OSBN) nurse practice act and the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration:
Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators and the ANA Code of Ethics.

Performed majority of the time:

• Assist in patient education/preparation for procedures as indicated.
• Assist the team with various activities to support daily operations.
• Transcribe/check patient charts to ensure that physician orders have been carried out.
• Determine daily staffing assignments based on available staff and patient needs in compliance with Oregon Nurse Practice Act.
• Ensure nurse staffing plan for the unit is followed for their respective shift.
• Complete staff scheduling according to staffing plans to assure adequate availability of staff for patient care (day shift CMs for day shift schedules only).
• Ensure onboarding of new staff is consistent and complete and documented.
• Coordinate nursing activities with other units and departments to provide optimal care to patients.
• Ensure compliance with shift productivity tool is completed and staffing targets are met.
• Lead shift huddle utilizing the organization’s preferred methodology.
• Accurately complete consents for treatment and transfers.
• Maintain vigilance in assessing team and individual wellbeing through consistent leader rounding.
• Coordinate daily activities efficiently to achieve desired results and communicate with professionalism and transparency.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

• Plan and participate in nursing in-services, conferences and designated meetings.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of staff.
• Participate in continuing education.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

• Decisions can impact the unit and the patient wellbeing.
• Provide input into the development of department budgets.

• N/A

Required

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Preferred

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience.

• Minimum two (2) years of perioperative nursing experience.

Preferred

• N/A

• Current unencumbered license as registered nurse in state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

• ACLS
• PALS

Preferred

• Certification in field of specialty/discipline (refer to policy N-12U) or Nursing Leadership preferred within one (1) year of hire.

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Experience with quality improvement; developing initiatives, monitoring clinical care.
• Demonstrates effective written, communication and interpersonal skills – body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing and questions, and applies them to change management, team building, and facilitation of team effectiveness.
• Possesses knowledge of current concepts of nursing and medical practices, and skills necessary in providing appropriate care for patients unique needs based upon age, culture, ethnicity and belief systems.
• Exhibits effective conflict resolution…