RN Charge Ortho Weekends

CHS Career Site; Gadsden (AL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match

Zusammenfassung

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is seeking a Weekend Registered Charge Nurse for the Ortho unit. The role oversees nursing operations on weekends, supervises staff, coordinates patient care with the health care team, and ensures compliance with hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment.

The RN will lead handoffs, monitor patient flow, and participate in safety and quality initiatives. State licensure, BLS, ACLS preference, and strong clinical leadership are required or

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN licensure in State or Compact plus BLS; ACLS preferred.
• Proficiency with hospital information systems and patient documentation.

Aufgaben

• Supervise nursing and support staff, delegating shifts and tasks.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback.
• Oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital policies.
• Lead unit huddles and shift handoffs for effective communication.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and audits.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Critical thinking

Staff coaching

Unit operations

Patient care coordination

Ausbildung

RN licensure (state or compact)

BLS Certification

ACLS (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Clinical documentation tools

Jobbeschreibung

Increased Pay Rates plus SIGN ON BONUS!

Join us as a Weekend Registered Charge Nurse in Ortho at Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Department: Ortho
Shift: Weekends
Student Loan Reimbursement
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

INDNUR