Charge Nurse- St. Catherine's West

Catholic Health Services; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services in Miami seeks a Nurse, Charge to support nursing unit operations, ensure high patient care, and serve as an educational resource for nurses.

Responsibilities include coordinating rounds, communicating with physicians, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with policies. Requires Florida RN or LPN license, CPR, 1-3 years experience, and proficiency with clinical software. This role involves mentoring staff and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN or LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1-3 years in a healthcare facility.
• Proficient in clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate patient progress with physicians.
• Audit patient/resident orders for accuracy.
• Make rounds during assigned shift.
• Coordinate unit huddle meetings.
• Educate nursing staff on non-compliance areas.
• Care for patients using nursing process per policies.
• Evaluate patient needs within 24 hours of admission.
• Develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Ensure supplies, meds, equipment stored properly.
• Answer call lights within established timeframe.

Skills

RN license Florida

CPR certification

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Summary & Objective

The Nurse, Charge assists in for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. They are responsible for maintaining a high level of patient care and acting as an educational resource for nurses.

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Clear and Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the state of Florida
• CPR certification
• 1-3 years of experience in a Health Care Facility
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Essential Functions

• Communicating with physicians on a patient and/or resident's progress and reporting special circumstances
• Assists in patient and/or resident chart audits for accuracy on orders.
• Makes rounds to unit during assigned shift.
• Coordinates unit huddle meeting.
• Provides education to nursing staff on areas found non-compliant
• Provides patient and/or resident care utilizing the nursing process and in compliance with facility nursing policies and procedures.
• Conducts an individualized patient and/or resident evaluation and evaluates the total needs of the patient and/or resident, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient and/or resident's immediate condition or needs within 24 hours of admission.
• Assists in developing plan of care that is individualized for the patient and/or resident reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure supplies, medications and equipment is properly stored.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Administers medications and treatments according to nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide orientation on a regular basis to new employees.
• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as required.
• Reports patient and/or resident's condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient and/or resident's care needs.
• Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Provide other duties of healthcare team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

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