A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.
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Lake Saint Louis Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
RN Charge•Cardiac Unit•MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital•
Lake Saint Louis Schedule :
Part time, night shift 7pm-7am, varying days (It is self-scheduling based on scheduling needs and could be subject to change) with every 3rd weekend, holiday requirement, no call requirement Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today! Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available
Job Summary:
Provides leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff. Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given. Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels. May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
One year of registered nurse experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)•American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN)•Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location:
Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)•American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN)•Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by
Compact State State of Work Location:
Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)•American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN)•Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location:
Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)•American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN)•
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
1729000023 Prog•
Cardiac Unit Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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