Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $32+ per hour
Company: Hillcrest Healthcare System
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Hillcrest Healthcare System is seeking a Med Surg Charge Nurse
(RN) for a nursing job in TULSA, Oklahoma.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Permanent
OverviewJoin Hillcrest as a Full Time, Day Shift, Med Surg, Charge
RN!--Who We AreHillcrest HealthCare System (HHS) is a comprehensive
health system with over 6,000 employees who serve the communities
of eastern Oklahoma. HHS includes nine hospitals throughout Eastern
Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Heart Institute, and Utica Park
Clinic.Hillcrest Hospital South is a 180 bed acute care hospital
with a history of providing state-of-the-art technology in a
friendly, community setting that is easy to navigate. With more
than 1000 employees and 700 physicians, we provide a wide range of
inpatient and outpatient services for all ages including emergency,
intensive care, stroke, cardiology, maternity, orthopedics and
surgery.-- ResponsibilitiesCharge Nurse:--Has the leadership
skills, authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the
delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process.
They are an extension of the leadership team (director, manager,
nursing administration and/or house supervisor). In this role, you
will assume responsibility for the direction and coordination of
all day-to-day functions in the unit on your designated shifts. In
collaboration with other members of the management team, you will
be responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient
care services provided in the unit. You will be responsible for the
supervision of assigned nursing and unit-based personnel to provide
a safe, caring environment for patients, family and staff which
fosters professional nursing practice, shared decision making,
inter-professional teamwork and collaboration with positive patient
and staff outcomes. You will assist the Nursing Manager/Director in
planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and monitoring
policies and procedures, allocation of resources,
quality/performance improvement initiatives, educational programs
and shared governance councils to achieve departmental and
organizational goals and objectives. You will provide direct
nursing care as needed.The successful candidate will be able to:
- Assign patients, according to suitability, to RN and Nursing
Assistive Personnel with rationale to support assignment
variances
- Lead and/or participate in shift huddles to ensure
communication of department initiatives, education and safety
issues related to day to day operation of the department
- Determination of staffing adjustments in accordance with all
other units throughout facility
- Serve as a first-line communicator and effectively converses
with Director, Manager and/or House Supervisor with the evaluation
of staffing needs or unsafe staffing conditions, patient care and
service needs.
- Create and sustain a compassionate, supportive, safe and
therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff. Assist in
the coordination of patient care conferences and inter-professional
rounds to address patient/family needs and discharge planning.
- Act as a role model, teach and mentor professional leadership
and accountability for nursing's role within the inter-professional
health care team. Assist with onboarding/training of new staff.
Participates in departmental and organizational programs,
committees and special projects to achieve desired outcomes.
- Recognize, respond and provide management follow-up to issues,
concerns and suggestions on behalf of patient population and staff.
Provide timely follow-up to critical incidents and events and
provide input into system redesign to decrease risk and promote a
culture of safety and service excellence for patients, families and
staff.
- Respond to CODE and emergency situations on unit as well as
ensure the completion of required documentation during emergency
situations QualificationsWhat You'll Bring
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in
Nursing strongly preferred
- Minimum of 1+ years' experience as an RN in a hospital setting
preferred
- Current valid OK State Professional Registered Nurse
License
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
- Position requires fluency in English language to function in
job environment appropriately
- Good interpersonal, communication, team-work, and customer
service skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through
skills
- Ability to multi-task constantly, react to changes
quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions
- Ability to perform work when no directions are given, and give
directions to others
- Remain flexible, organized, professional and able to analyze,
make sound decisions under stressful or crisis situations
- Demonstrate knowledge of current computer systems, equipment or
programs used in the organization, knowledge of Epic a plus!
- Demonstrate maturity and accountabilityWhat We Offer
- Competitive pay-based on your experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with Company match
- Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability
coverage
- Generous paid time off, including an additional extended
illness bank
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Advancement and career development opportunitiesAbout Hillcrest
Healthcare SystemServing communities throughout eastern Oklahoma,
Hillcrest HealthCare System (HHS) includes Hillcrest Medical
Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Oklahoma Heart Institute, Bailey
Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital
Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Tulsa Spine & Specialty
Hospital and Utica Park Clinic. Across its hospitals and health
care facilities, HHS offers 1,235 beds and employs a team of more
than 5,500.Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Continuing Education
- Vision benefits
- Discount program
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
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