Charge Nurse (RN) Inpatient/OBS/ER - Nights
Houston Physicians Hospital
Location
Webster, TX | United States
Job description
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will supervise functions related to patient care; ensure effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS: - BSN or Bachelor's in related field.
- Current Licensure as registered nurse in state of Texas.
- Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.
- Minimum of 1 year charge nurse experience in hospital setting.
- Certification in area of specialization. (Recommended)
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in managing conflict in stressful conditions.
- Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Guides and directs nursing staff regarding safe, effective patient care, problem-solving and decision making according to patient needs, staff capabilities and facility resources.
- Participates in interviews and staff orientation. Implements agreed staffing patterns
- Ensure discharge calls and department goals are completed.
- Assist in investigating and initiating follow-up and corrective action when necessary in response to complaints and/or concerns from patients, families, physicians or employees. Develops, implements and monitors, methods and strategies to achieve high patient satisfaction results.
- Is familiar with, and maintains unit compliance with, all regulatory agency requirements, including, but not limited to CMS, DNV and Texas Department of Health.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
JOB CODE: 1000785
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