Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU

Job Summary

Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function.

Position is responsible for a clinic unit.

Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's.

Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration).

Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements.

Trains and mentors staff.



* Patient Care: Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices.

Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care.

Makes assignments, delegates and supervises care provided by other RNs, LPNs and CNAs by matching patient care needs with resources and competencies.


* Employee Development and Management: Responsible for day to day staffing and making appropriate decision based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver.

Assist with the orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members.

Schedules the department's day to day activies i.e.

breaks, sending people home, etc.

Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees.


* Customer Service


* Interacts with customers to assure professional conduct of staff.

Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues.


* Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned



* Special Skills:
+ Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
+ Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget.
+ Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.


* Minimum Requirements:
+ Education:
o Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
o L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire.

updated 12/09/09.
+ Experience:
o Two years relevant clinical nursing experience
o Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.
+ License/Certifications:
o License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.

CPR.

ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department
o ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
o ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
o Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
o Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
o Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.


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