Charge Nurse - 6 South Post Surgical/Bariatrics - FT - Night

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for the 6 South Post Surgical/Bariatrics unit. This full-time night role requires strong leadership and patient care skills, with responsibilities including management of care operations and team mentorship. Ideal candidates will possess a BSN and experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred for nursing practice.
• 2 years experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Requires competence in psychomotor nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Medical/Surgical department.
• Promote effective team relationships and safety culture.
• Mentor team members and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Charge Nurse - 6 South Post Surgical/Bariatrics - FT - Night

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Shift

12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

36

Position Status

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

36

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the daily to day operations of the Medical/Surgical department. Promotes a strong team atmosphere through motivation, coaching, and conflict management. Prioritizes communication throughout the system and community to facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach to coordination of throughput and capacity management.

Education Qualifications

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

Experience Qualifications

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

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

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

What you will do

• Promotes effective relationships among all disciplines to achieve quality outcomes and a culture of safety.
• Engages in creating an Interprofessional environment that promotes respect, trust, and integrity.
• Communicates to lead change, influence others, and resolve conflict.
• Embraces and leads practice innovations and role performance to promote ongoing personal and professional growth among team members.
• Mentors team and others to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrates authority, ownership, accountability, and responsibility for appropriate delegation of nursing care to support patient throughput and capacity management.
• Must remain clinically competent to perform direct patient care.
• Must be able to link organization objectives and strategic planning to department goals and operations.
• Supports the direction and vision of the organization and is able to communicate that effectively to the team.
• Uses critical thinking to identify and prioritize responsibilities and activities.
• Problem-solves and makes decisions using professional judgement.
• Participates in developing staff through education and competencies.
• Responsible for creating a welcoming environment and successful orientation for new team members.
• Responsible for staff performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback and ongoing coaching.
• Proficient in staffing and scheduling practices to optimize our ability to care for patients and remain fiscally responsible.
• Enforces compliance with standards of patient care and regulatory requirements.
  
  

Required for All Jobs

• 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.
  
  

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote
  
  

Scope

• Has Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
  
  

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
  
  

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Radiant Energy: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
  
  

Working Conditions Comments

Majority of work time is spent in pleasant interior, well-lighted, climate controlled environment.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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