GI Endoscopy Charge Nurse Lead | Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood-GI Endoscopy seeks a Charge Nurse to lead the Endoscopy unit; you will provide expert patient care, coach RNs, delegate tasks, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts.

Must hold an RN license, with at least one year of experience; BSN preferred. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, as are strong organizational and computer skills for charting and patient

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as RN for at least one year.
• Two years RN experience in the Endoscopy area preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatments and procedures for patients.
• Serves as lead nurse, supervises and performs the coaching, training and education of RNs and other nursing staff members.
• Ensures the safety of patients.
• Assist leadership in scheduling and assuring appropriate numbers of staff with appropriate skill mix are scheduled for each shift.
• Consults and participates with leadership in evaluation of staff.
• Educates patients and family members on topics such as the nature and status of patient's condition, diet and associated side effects of medication/treatments, the importance of complying with medication schedules (if applicable).
• Consults and reports any patient issues and concerns to other medical and health care staff.
• Maintains accurate patient records (e.g. charts, schedules, procedures, medication/treatment history, etc.)
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

RN knowledge

Procedural nursing

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood-GI Endoscopy seeks a Charge Nurse to lead the Endoscopy unit; you will provide expert patient care, coach RNs, delegate tasks, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality care. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts.

Must hold an RN license, with at least one year of experience; BSN preferred. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, as are strong organizational and computer skills for charting and patient