CHARGE NURSE-ADULT ACUTE CARE

North Oaks Health System - Hammond, LA

Full-time

Hammond, LA

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About the position

The position is responsible for the oversight of patient care for the assigned department/unit. The individual coordinates the clinical care of all patients located on the unit, ensuring cohesive delivery of services, patient satisfaction, and safety. The role includes supervising staff on nursing units in the absence of the Unit Director/Coordinator to assure that nursing standards and quality initiatives are met. Additionally, the position provides feedback to department leadership for performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Validates staffing needs with the Administrative Nursing Supervisor based on the unit's staffing plan and patient care needs.
• Completes patient assignments each shift based on acuity and staff skills.
• Monitors and maintains efficient patient flow.
• Rounds on patients to ensure satisfaction of patient experience.
• Monitors desk for new patient orders and timely transcription/processing.
• Ensures compliance for performance and documentation with core measures.
• Monitors meal periods and breaks to ensure adequate staffing at all times.
• Keeps the Unit Coordinator/Director informed of staff, patient, and physician issues.
• Promotes positive relationships with unit staff and ancillary departments.

Requirements

• 18 months of LPN experience with 6 months of RN experience and successful completion of preceptor course within 12 months OR 1 year of RN experience with successful completion of preceptor course within 12 months.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess current registration with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Physical effort required includes medium strength, occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing.

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of experience preferred.