Labor and Delivery Unit Charge Registered Nurse​/RN

Overview

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• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and more!

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.

Clinical Leadership and Mentorship

• Mentor other registered nurses in the role and functions of charge nurse.
• Lead and coordinate team behavior between staff members and actively foster 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.

Operational Management and Compliance

• 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, cost containment, staffing schedules, and communication of concerns to the unit director.
• Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations.
• Support administrative decisions and facilitate daily operational issues with staff.
• Ensure compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.

Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Advocacy

• 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 open and candid communication environment.
• Serve as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
• Take appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
• Counsel employees on attendance and performance issues.
• Support units and colleagues needs through supportive, non‑judgmental behaviors.
• Actively empower and advocate for nurses.
• Address customer concerns and complaints, referring unresolved issues to the unit director or risk management.
• Monitor issue resolution.

Quality Improvement and Education

• Challenge and shape systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.
• Implement innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Identify, recognize and respond to the needs of unit staff.
• Initiate and collaborate to provide educational programs.
• Develop management/leadership focused in‑service topics (time management, team building, conflict resolution, budget, leadership).
• Demonstrate current evidence‑based practice and disseminate information.
• Question management practice as it relates to research.

• Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
• Achieve points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.

Minimum Required

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited pre‑licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience:
  
  2 years of recent nursing experience and a minimum of 2 years in the area of concentration.
• Licensure:
  Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Certification: BLS; ACLS may be required for certain departments post‑hire; additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty; if completing virtual care activities that may include multi‑state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSN or DNP.

(Medium‑Heavy) 36‑75 lbs,…