RN Charge MedSurg - KH CH
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesSignificant Sign-On Bonus and Relocation
assistance offered for qualified experienced RNsThe Charge Nurse
(RN) is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily
activities of the unit on an assigned shift to assure successful
safe delivery of care. The Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often
takes modified patient care assignment. They practice in a clinical
environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other
leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance
Model. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar
Professional Nursing Practice Model and evidence based practice and
research. RN competencies are derived from these models and
supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.The RN Clinical Charge
Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of
licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients,
families and significant others receive individualized high
quality, safe patient care. Expectations of practice include:
accountability; responsibility and authority for the practice of
nursing; effective teamwork; delegation; communication; respect;
personal development; and development of team members.The role
contributes to the establishment and maintenance of practices that
ensure excellence in patient care, provides for the efficient use
of resources, and undertakes leadership task such as staff
schedules, unit patient flow, subject matter expertise for clinical
concerns, physician rounding, committee involvement, survey
readiness, and other task as assigned by the manager, which are
basic to the department's ability to function in a smooth and
effective manner.The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a resource to
other areas opportunity to learn about operational functionality
and hospital/facility awareness. He/she is assists in the growth
and development of team members in the unit to help build
department skills sets and to inspire expertise. This leader brings
with him or her ability to build rapport between nurses and
physicians to continue service to the patients and is a role model
to others.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:Graduate of an
accredited/approved school of nursing as and Associate
Degree/Diploma Nurse; Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an
accredited school of nursing preferred.Required Minimum
Licensure/Certification:Current/active license as a registered
nurse in the State of Georgia; Must have a current BLS card from
the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in
position. National certification in area of specialty preferred.
(Dependent on area of Service may require additional certification
such as ACLS, PALS.)Required Minimum Experience:One year of nursing
experience required, two years preferred. Experience as relief
charge with clinical expertise preferred.Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use
of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer
skills; Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking and
decision-making skills. Works well with others in a collaborative,
team-focused, patient centered way. Communicates effectively both
orally and in written form with all levels of internal and external
resources. Analytical skills necessary to solve technical,clinical
and managerial challenges. Ability to communicate verbally and in
writing. Sufficient clinical and leadership experience to ensure
competence and credibility to lead others.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Chapel Hill , RN Charge MedSurg - KH CH, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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