Charge Nurse
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Job Location:
Rutherfordton, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
RN Charge Nurse
Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.
Reports to:
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Completion of an Associate Degree from a School of Nursing
License: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky. Certification in area of specialty preferred.
Certifications: CPR certification required; ACLS & PALS w/in 6 months of hire.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability staff abilities census patient acuity and work/patient flow.
Provides direct patient care as needed.
Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Responds to complaints about patient care and related services and manages through established channels.
Performs role-specific duties as assigned including entering orders performing admissions or discharges and coordinating transfers.
Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe quality patient care.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Non-Essential Functions
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
