Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Full Time Equivalent (FTE):0.9

Job position summary:

Supervises nursing services and personnel.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off Holiday premium pay Shift and weekend differential pay
401k with $.50/$1.00 up to 6% Employer Match Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse - Full Time Days

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Critical Care Charge Nurses (ED & ICU) assist in the stabilization of critical patients outside of their primary focus area and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team assigned as primary caregivers.

Demonstrates expertise in clinical judgment and decision-making.

Maintains sound clinical knowledge based on current standards of practice for area of accountability.

Promotes a collaborative multidisciplinary plan of care Leads or provides input for department meetings/committees

Role models and mentors staff for improved performance

Detects patient/family concerns, legal/ethical issues through rounding

Demonstrates effective multi-tasking when dealing with difficult aspects of patient care Collaborates with medical staff to promote progressive patient care and discharge planning

Promotes unit based teambuilding activities

Promotes and role models a positive attitude and accountability to staff

Participates in development of policies, procedures, and practice standards

Monitors and investigates unit risk events

Encourages staff involvement in shared governance

Provides guidance and professional support to nurses who provide care to patients in an assigned unit.

Develops schedules, assigns patients, and completes other staffing duties.

Provides training to nurses, assesses individual performance, and makes certain that accreditation standards are meet.

Directs the flow of patients and supports nurses in developing specialized care plans as needed.

Follows through with all applicable compliance and quality expectations and may assist with budgeting.

Serves a population newborn through geriatric.

Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.

Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:
Yes No“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments. No  indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required

Education and Experience Graduate of nursing program.

Experience as a practicing RN.Required License/Certifications/Registrations Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.

Current BLS card within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first. Acceptable courses are American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred

Education and Experience BSN is strongly preferred.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

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