Charge Nurse - Hospitalists

Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40

Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

The Hospitalist Charge Nurse is responsible for supporting and supervising the daily operations of the Hospitalist Case Management team. This role serves as a clinical and operational resource, ensuring effective patient progression, high-quality care coordination, regulatory compliance, staff development, and exceptional patient experiences. The Charge Nurse provides leadership for department workflows, staff scheduling, education, and documentation review while partnering closely with the Director of the Hospitalist Program to address patient experience concerns, process improvement initiatives, and departmental goals.

Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science:
Nursing (BSN)

• 2 years Current experience in related clinical field in acute care facility.
• Preferred Supervisor experience.

• Leadership, communication, organization, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization management (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements (Required proficiency)
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements (Required proficiency)
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities (Required proficiency)
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare information systems. (Required proficiency)

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted.

• Serve as a clinical and operational resource while supporting interdisciplinary rounds, patient progression, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care.
• Lead orientation, education, competency development, coaching, mentoring, and performance support for Hospitalist Case Managers.
• Direct daily Hospitalist Case Management operations, including workflow coordination, staffing coverage, and resolution of operational barriers.
• Audit case management documentation and monitor quality, regulatory, and performance measures; provide feedback and implement improvement plans.
• Communicates to lead change, influence others, and resolve conflict.
• Partner with the Director to address patient concerns, service recovery, leadership rounding, and patient experience improvement strategies.
• Promote effective interdisciplinary communication and implement departmental policies, standards, initiatives, and process improvements.
• Assist with departmental reporting, productivity tracking, performance monitoring, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Escalate complex discharge planning and care coordination concerns to appropriate leaders and partners.
• Represent Hospitalist Services on assigned committees, work groups, and organizational initiatives.
• Support compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, respect, trust, accountability, and professional growth.
• Support fiscally responsible staffing and scheduling practices.
• Proficient in staffing and scheduling practices to optimize our ability to care for patients and remain fiscally responsible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

On-Site;
No Remote Scope Has Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

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