Full-Time, Days
Schedule includes call with variable shifts.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                               Charge Nurse

REPORTS TO POSITION:               Varies

DEPARTMENT:                                Varies

DATE LAST REVIEWED:                 January 5, 2020

OUR VISION:                Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:             In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:              Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY

Collaborates with leadership in coordination of the assigned shift. Provides clinical support and mentorship to the assigned shift while delivering quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with SCHS mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures.  Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others.  Provide direct patient care as per article 7.15.2. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES   (May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned)

Assist unit leadership in the following:

  • Coordination of the shift, bed management, and patient flow (inter and intra departmental).
  • Patient assignment.
  • Proactively monitoring and managing shift staffing to meet patient needs and productivity targets.
  • Determining patient acuity for download and staffing needs for next shift.
  • Successful handoff and communication between shifts.
  • Crisis management for the shift.

Serves as a mentor; teaches, guides, and supports the clinical staff.

Provides input into the evaluation process of unit caregivers.

Demonstrates ability to set priorities and adapt quickly to new situations.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice) in collaboration with the clinical supervisor.

Responsible to manage their patient’s experience by clarifying, integrating, and coordinating the roles of the interdisciplinary team and help mentor other nurses clinical skills accordingly.

Supports and assists physicians and staff with computerized documentation.

Serves as a resource within the unit and to other departments regarding unit specific best practices.

Provides 2-way communication of the SCHS mission, vision, values, and strategic plan for the shift.

Lives, models, applies and assures care delivery philosophy in interactions, care and service.

Clinical problem solving.

Help provide coverage for breaks and other times the primary nurse needs relief.

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with SCHS policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately using the “5 Rights” of medication administration. 

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Ability to document in Electronic Medical Records with proficiency. 

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others.  Therapeutic presence is purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way.  It includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and the skillful use of communication skills (touch, eye contact, etc.).

Performs other related work as directed by immediate supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: As required by licensure, BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Oregon RN license.  Varies by department. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification and ACLS required. Peritoneal Dialysis Certification, CDN and CNN preferred.  

Experience: Varies by department.  Two years of nursing experience in the clinical area of assigned supervision required.  Previous leadership experience preferred.

* Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required to perform the job safely

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%):  Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

No

Job Family:

REGISTERED NURSE ACUTE CARE

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Variable with Call

Shift Start & End Time:

0700-1730

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The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing." Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital . For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston . Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 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