Unit Charge Nurse Med Surg
Unit Charge Nurse Med Surg
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Job Description
Capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.
Routinely uses acquired knowledge theory research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.
Is able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.
Serves as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for patients/families.
Consistently communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient the patients family and other members of the healthcare team.
Delivers safe dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.
Demonstrates developed assessment skills.
Recognizes the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
Continues to recognize own performance limitations but requires minimal assistance.
Documents the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer clinical pathway chart).
Plans and implements patient care independently.
Utilizes patient/family focus on cost containment.
Demonstrates effective listening skills.
Reduces barriers to facilitate communication.
Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills.
Individualizes care based upon the knowledge of the patient and the family.
Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition.
Has awareness of ones own values and how theyeffectinteractions and relationships.
Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying cultural norms).
Identifies and implements a course of action in nonroutine situations.
May seek assistance to resolve complex issues.
Respects and maintains confidential information.
Accepts personal accountability for professional development and growth.
Participates within the unit to identify and address discipline specific issues and needs.
Articulates application of Synergy model for care in clinical practice.
Collects reports analyzes and provides data on an ongoing basis and as required by physician and/or interdisciplinary teams in accordance with organization standards.
Revises and evaluates effectiveness of patient care documentation.
Uses interviews surveys focus groups and questionnaires to identify and resolves areas for improvement.
Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Must have a valid active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
BLS certification required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.
Employment Type
Full-Time
