Charge Nurse - PICU​/Nights - Req

job objective

a registered nurse who exemplifies expert knowledge of nursing process, clinical skills, possesses effective planning skills, and acts in supervisory role to ensure appropriate delivery of patient care according to established standards. Must maintain competencies and be capable with the range of patients usually seen in the unit. Serves as a role model for the staff. Has an effective interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skill.

Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Actively supports avmc mission, vision and values.

• must meet all the established criteria for registered nurse competency levels as identified by clinical area.
• rounds on unit at least twice per shift assessing patient safety standards, quality metrics, and ensuring patient/guest relations expectations are met.
• communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and physicians.
• supports and fosters positive physician relations and open communication.
• facilitates education, mentoring, and growth of employees.
• provides staff with objective feedback that supports understanding and progression of medical center’s expectations and goals.
• adheres to medical center’s policy and practices.
• provides assistance and/or direction to other units when required, due to patient care needs.
• serves as resource for other staff.
• acts as liaison between patients, staff and interdepartmentally at all levels.
• provides support for greater staff accountability and responsibility.
• responsible for problem solving and crises intervention, relative to physicians, patients, family, and staff.
• assumes responsibility for professional and developmental growth by attending continuing education conferences and in-services.
• ability to balance multiple tasks.
• delegates appropriately as deemed necessary.
• maintains unit environment to insure appropriate supplies are available and area is quiet, free from safety hazards, and clean.
• keeps management team informed.
• utilizes active listening.
• facilitates time, admission, and discharge of patients ensuring proper utilization of beds.
• projects appropriate staffing requirements and makes appropriate assignments.
• assists and/or assumes patient care as necessary.
• moves and accepts key changes quickly.
• displays, promotes, and reinforces behavior that supports organizational changes.

• demonstrates and promotes the core values of avmc.
• meets all skills and abilities of the registered nurse job description.
• possesses knowledge and expertise of nursing process.
• competence in implementing standards of care.
• possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.
• promotes knowledge sharing and evidence-based practice.
• possesses emotional intelligence to positively handle conflict.
• possesses strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• knowledge of current avmc policies and procedures including legal documents pertinent to unit, use of written resources and forms and the medical center structure and resources.
• skill and ability to follow the established customer service expectations and standards.
• ability to give and support the highest level of customer satisfaction at all times.

• patients come first – we listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• accountability & ownership – we fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• teamwork – we build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• integrity & honesty – we tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• excellence – we take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• initiative & innovation – our can‑do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• tenderness & compassion – we have genuine empathy, show kindness, and…