RN Charge PCU WestSpine - FT Days
RN Charge PCU WestSpine - FT Days
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Job Description
Longview Regional Medical Center is currently hiringa FT Days Charge RN for the PCU West/Spine department. Are you looking to join a hospital that is rated Best in East Texas delivering worldclass patient care Do you enjoy working with people who truly believe in community If so you just came across the perfect place!
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Education Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 401K Health Dental Life Insurance
- PTO
Job Summary
The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts ensuring effective and efficient delivery of highquality 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 noncompliance 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 costeffective 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.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
12 years of clinical nursing experience required
Prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred
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 problemsolving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.
Licenses and Certifications
RN Registered Nurse State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS Basic Life Support required
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Who We Are
Longview Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider a 224bed facility. We believe in the power of people to create great care. Were 185 active physicians strong and qualitydriven nationally recognized for chest pain and stroke care and dedicated to great patient service with multispecialty clinical expertise. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. We pride ourselves in going above and beyond for our patients and for our community.
About the Community
Founded in 1871 the seat of Gregg County and said to be named for the view from Mr. Methvins front porch. (The owner of the land at the time it was purchased by the railroad. Welcome to a community where you can experience big city living with a small town community. Being close to Interstate 20 gives you access to all the big cities of the state. With Dallas being less than 2 hours away youre a hop jump and a skip to the city. The community of Longview is warm and welcoming. We have everything you could ever want in a community the only thing we are missing is you!
Employment Type
Full-Time
