Charge Nurse
Charge Nurse
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Job Description
Overview
Located conveniently off the Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale Arizona St. Josephs Westgate Medical Center a campus of St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is the centerpiece of Dignity Healths West Valley expansion. With a vision of Partnering with patients physicians employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve; St. Josephs Westgate Medical Center is collaborating with groups to build an organization that meets todays changing healthcare needs.
As part of the new 35-acre medical campus St. Josephs Westgate Medical Center features new approaches to healthcare via its onside collaboration with Dignity Health partners. The Westgate team has a solid patient/physician focused style to customer service; actively partnering with patients and physicians to plan for the continuum of care. It is with Dignity Healths humankindness movement that gives St. Josephs Westgate Medical Center the opportunity to open a hospital that is based upon partnerships with patients physicians employees and the community.
Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Supervision:
- Overseeing Nursing Staff: The Charge Nurse supervises and coordinates the activities of other nurses and healthcare staff
- Staff Scheduling and Assignment: The Charge Nurse assigns nursing duties ensures adequate staffing levels and addresses any concerns related to workload distribution.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: In situations where complications arise the Charge Nurse is responsible for making quick and informed decisions to ensure patient safety and well-being.
2. Quality Assurance and Patient Safety:
- Ensuring High Standards of Care: They work to ensure that high-quality evidence-based care that adheres to the hospitals protocols and guidelines.
- Handling Emergencies: In emergency situations such as complications plays a crucial role in initiating emergency protocols and coordinating the team for swift action.
- Collaboration with Physicians and Specialists: The Charge Nurse communicates and collaborates with physicians and other departments
3. Team Communication and Coordination:
- Facilitating Communication: As a leader the Charge Nurse ensures that information is communicated clearly and effectively among the nursing team and other healthcare professionals
- Serving as a Liaison: The Charge Nurse also acts as a liaison between the medical team and families answering questions and providing updates
4. Advocacy:
- Advocating for Patient Needs: The Charge Nurse ensures that both the mother and newborn are receiving the best possible care and that their voices are heard in the decision-making process.
- Promoting Family-Centered Care: They foster a family-centered care environment encouraging the participation of partners and other family members in the care and bonding process.
In summary the Charge Nurse in a OR setting is a crucial figure who provides leadership ensures clinical care the patient advocates for the patients needs and maintains a high standard of quality and safety in the unit.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Two years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty
Charge Nurse experience preferred
Current AZ State RN license in good standing
Current BLS healthcare provider card
ACLS obtained within six months of hire into position.
Employment Type
Unclear
