The inpatient Charge Nurse’s primary responsibilities include but may not be limited to: Monitors and collects data for compliance with standards of nursing practice regarding performance improvement and unit quality and safety indicators daily. Reviews the plans of care that are initiated to assure suitability on new admissions. Assists with the medication reconciliation process and orders upon admission, transfer, and discharge of all patients with primary RN. Assists &/or monitors both Med/Surg and ICU admissions, transfers and discharge on assigned shift. Assists Nurse Manager with risk analysis for the unit along with focus on problematic areas on the unit by performing daily chart review for appropriate documentation and compliance. Instructs and mentors with new RN’s and CNA’s to teach organizational workflow for delivery of efficient patient care. Observes staff performance of clinical skills and policy and procedure for compliance. Act as a liaison between physicians and Patient Care Services to provide staff education and re-education concerning observation verse inpatient admission and continued stay criteria. Assist Nurse Manager with continuing education of all staff: providing hands on demonstration, education and training while monitoring compliance of necessary clinical competence of current and new staff. Assists with implementation of new processes and continued compliance of staff. Performs direct patient care willingly and competently as needed or assigned. Takes patient assignment as needed or requested. Assists Nurse Manger with risk management assessment on admission and during patient hospitalization for pressure ulcer prevention, infection prevention and patient safety. Reads physician orders on a daily basis with primary nurse caring for patient. Makes daily leadership rounds checking on patient’s care and monitoring for staff participation in hourly rounding. Coordinates Admissions and assigns bed for MED/SURG and ICU with the nursing supervisor to assist with unit flow. Relieves or coordinates breaks for all MED/SURG and ICU staff with assistance from House Supervisor or Lead Charge. Oversees completion of staff assignment sheet. Leads daily multidisciplinary (7am-7pm) or safety huddle (7pm-7am). Secondary responsibilities include: Assisting Nurse Manager with annual policy review and assist with the orientation program for new staff. The Charge Nurse will monitor defibrillator testing and keeps the orientation check list updated and current for all new staff.

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Requirements:

36 hours per week - Third Shift

5:45 pm-6:15 am

Every third weekend required

RN in the State of Indiana

BLS required

ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire

3-5 years of nursing experience preferred

Eligible for medical coverage on your first day of employment, all other benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following hire date!