Charge Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Charge Nurse REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants DEPARTMENT: Clinical POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE: POSITION SUMMARY: As a vital member of the nursing clinical team, the Charge Nurse will support, coordinate and delegate nursing care utilizing the nursing process, which is integrated into the multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care.
The Charge Nurse supervises day-to-day clinical operations, patient care, safety, assessment and treatment in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Lead Nurse.
The role will be accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the clinical floor.
The Charge Nurse carries out providers orders and administers medications per safety protocol while complying with administrative policies and procedures.
The Charge Nurse also works in cooperation with the medical providers to ensure the quality for patients with moderate to complex health issues.
POPULATION SERVED: Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents, migrants and seasonal farmworkers, as well as, visitors of Hertford, Bertie, Northampton, Gates, Washington and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a current valid license as a RN/LPN in the state of North Carolina Must demonstrate competencies in nursing practice and utilization of the nursing process.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide clinical care.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpret the appropriate information required to identify needs of the patient relative to his/her age and condition.
Must have effective communication, initiative, problem-solving ability, accountability flexibility, stress management, and basic computer skills.
Must be flexible and willing to work at different locations as needed.
Must have computer skills.
Must be able to work with all patient populations.
Works effectively with others and is able to organize workload, as well as assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to work independently, exercise appropriate decision-making skills, and function effectively on a team.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and effectively.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Acts as the primary point of contact for assigned staff.
Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and the patient’s acuity Reviews and develops daily team assignments Evaluates provider schedule and determines appointment vacancies.
Collaborates with provider to address patient’s health maintenance gaps Conveys information and coordinates follow up action plans at request of provider.
Coordinates flow of patients based on established and walk in patient schedules.
Routes patients to exam room, lab or physician office based on order of service.
Coordinates specimen collection and result reporting.
Initiates follow up for patient results or recalls at request of physician.
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Maintains health center equipment efficiency and supplies in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Lead Nurse Documents weekly Centers for Disease Control report Completes immunization count, reconciliation and data management Maintains medication stock and injectable supplies Completes Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) checks Collaborates the Nurse Manager to address administrative and health care team needs.
Supervise maintenance of exam rooms and supplies Maintain health center’s education and communication boards Collaborate with all staff members to enhance positive patient outcomes Facilitates team huddles and pre-visit planning process Review and approve time off request, missed punches and timecard changes for staff Assist with timecard management Review staff compliance with the learning management system assignments (Relias) Support staff development, clinical competency and employee health processes Demonstrates a commitment to Partnership in Patient Care philosophy.
Respects the dignity and privacy of patients, physicians, visitors, and staff.
Displays a compassionate, caring attitude.
Respects the patients’ right to confidentiality.
Responds to stressful situations appropriately.
Keeps noise to a minimum.
Is courteous, polite, and tactful.
Implements teamwork concepts in clinical practice.
Demonstrates a positive collegial relationship with all team partners.
Attendance is reliable and punctual.
Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains a clean and safe environment.
Knowledgeable of and enforces RCCHC safety policies and workplace safety rules.
Participates in achievement of organizational goals.
Applies RCCHC mission and values to customer service and care delivery.
Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care and accreditation Other job duties may be required that are not listed above.