RN Charge MedSurg A - KH CH AMCD NF
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesGreen 5 West is a cardiac telemetry unit that
specializes in the care of the Heart Failure/Advanced Heart Failure
population. In addition to managing CHF patients, this 29 bed unit
cares for patients with cardiac drips, chest pain, open heart
surgery preparation, pre & post heart cath and medical overflow
patients. This unit is equipped to provide specialized treatment
for heart conditions and are staffed with medical personnel trained
in cardiac care.The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for
directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an
assigned shift to assure successful safe delivery of care. The
Charge Nurse is a caregiver and often takes modified patient care
assignment. They practice in a clinical environment that is
administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported
through the WellStar Shared Governance Model. The framework for
practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice
Model and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are
derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core
Competencies.The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is a proactive member of
an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers
who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive
individualized high quality, safe patient care. Expectations of
practice include: accountability; responsibility and authority for
the practice of nursing; effective teamwork; delegation;
communication; respect; personal development; and development of
team members.The role contributes to the establishment and
maintenance of practices that ensure excellence in patient care,
provides for the efficient use of resources, and undertakes
leadership task such as staff schedules, unit patient flow, subject
matter expertise for clinical concerns, physician rounding,
committee involvement, survey readiness, and other task as assigned
by the manager, which are basic to the department's ability to
function in a smooth and effective manner.The RN Clinical Charge
Nurse is a resource to other areas opportunity to learn about
operational functionality and hospital/facility awareness. He/she
is assists in the growth and development of team members in the
unit to help build department skills sets and to inspire expertise.
This leader brings with him or her ability to build rapport between
nurses and physicians to continue service to the patients and is a
role model to others.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing as and
Associate Degree/Diploma Nurse; Baccalaureate degree in nursing
(BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.Required
Minimum Licensure/Certification:Current/active license as a
registered nurse in the State of Georgia; Must have a current BLS
card from the American Heart Association on the first day of
employment in position. National certification in area of specialty
preferred. (Dependent on area of Service may require additional
certification such as ACLS, PALS.)Required Minimum Experience: One
year of nursing experience required, two years preferred.
Experience as relief charge with clinical expertise
preferred.Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak
English language, optimize the use of technology to support
clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal
skills, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Works well
with others in a collaborative, team-focused, patient centered way.
Communicates effectively both orally and in written form with all
levels of internal and external resources. Analytical skills
necessary to solve technical, clinical and managerial challenges.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficient clinical
and leadership experience to ensure competence and credibility to
lead others.
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Marietta , RN Charge MedSurg A - KH CH AMCD NF, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
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