*Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse) - Victoria North - Victoria, TX - Med Surg
Company: PAM Specialty Hospital of Victoria North
Location: Victoria
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Charge Nurse (Registered Nurse) - Victoria North - Victoria,
TXCharge-Registered Nurse Days and Nights!
FT and PRN Positions Available!
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of
Nursing, Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse, the Registered Nurse is
responsible for utilizing the nursing process while delivering,
directing, and supervising care to patients admitted to the nursing
unit. The Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, and provides patient
care including interdisciplinary planning, discharge planning,
patient and family teaching for post-hospitalization, and accessing
community resources. May perform other related duties as assigned
or requested, including Charge Nurse (ACLS certification
required).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care Essential Job Functions
--- Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.--- Monitors,
records and reports symptoms and changes in patient's
conditions.--- Maintains complete and accurate records of all
activities performed.--- Modifies patient treatment plans as
indicated by patients' responses and conditions.--- Consults and
coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate patient care plans.--- Orders, interprets
and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's
condition.--- Monitors all aspects of care, including diet and
physical activity.--- Directs and supervises LVNs/LPNs, PCTs,
CNAs/NAS.--- Prepares patients for, and assists with, examinations
and treatments.--- Performs all scheduled assessments and physician
orders in a timely manner.--- Demonstrates proper use of med
dispense system.--- Performs in the department as a team member.---
Performs work accurately, and in a professional manner, being
conscious of patient/department needs.--- Demonstrates knowledge
and skill in nursing processes/procedures, in accordance with
policies and procedures.
Leadership (Charge Nurse) Essential Functions (if applicable to the
role)
--- Inclusiveness: Promotes cooperation, fairness and equity; shows
respect for people and their differences; works to understand
perspectives of others; demonstrates empathy; brings out the best
in others and in his/her team.--- Managing Staff: Coaches,
evaluates, develops, and inspires staff; sets expectations;
recognizes achievements; effectively manages conflict; aligns
department goals with company goals; provides feedback; group
leadership; delegates appropriately; evaluations completed on time
as applicable.--- Stewardship and Resource Management: Demonstrates
accountability and sound judgment in managing company resources;
appropriate understanding of confidentiality and company values;
adheres to and supports company policies, procedures, and safety
guidelines.--- Problem-Solving: Identifies problems and involves
others in seeking solutions; conducts appropriate analysis;
searches for best solutions; effectively and efficiently implement
appropriate response to the correct problem; responds promptly and
effectively to new challenges.--- Decision-Making: Makes clear,
consistent decisions; acts with integrity in all decisions;
distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information; makes time,
appropriate decisions. --- Strategic planning and organizing:
Understands company vision and aligns priorities accordingly;
measures outcomes; uses feedback to redirect as required; evaluate
alternatives; appropriately organizes complex issues to desirable
resolution.--- Communication: Connects with peers, subordinate
employees and all customers; actively listens; clearly and
effectively shares information; demonstrates effective oral and
written communication skills; negotiates effectively.--- Quality
Improvement: Strives for efficient, effective, high-quality
performance in self and the department; delivers timely and
accurate results; resilient when responding to matters that are
challenging; takes initiative to make improvements.--- Leadership:
Motivates others; accepts responsibility; maintains high morale in
the department; develops trust and credibility; expects honest and
ethical behavior of self and staff.--- Teamwork: Encourages
cooperation and collaboration; builds effective teams; works in
partnership with others; is flexible; responsive to the needs of
others.--- Development: Maintains up-to-date skills through
involvement with professional organizations or continuing
education; participates in performance improvement activities and
self-development; attends in-services and other mandatory training;
maintains licensure and other required certifications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training: Holds current licensure as a Registered
Nurse in the state where the hospital resides. Current BLS
certification is required.
**Current ACLS certification is required for Charge Nurses, High
Ops, and ICU. **
Experience:--One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing
experience is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
--- Verbal ability to effectively express ideas and views for
communication with (as appropriate) pediatric, adolescent, adult,
and geriatric patients, visitors, and staff members.--- Read and
write English language including medical terminology and
abbreviations.--- Clerical ability to document completely and
accurately in the medical record.--- Cognitive ability to implement
the nursing process with (as appropriate) pediatric, adolescent,
adult and geriatric patients in the nursing setting.---
Organizational ability to complete nursing tasks in a timely and
efficient manner.
---Ability to motivate staff in the performance of patient care.---
Capacity to relate to people in a manner to win the confidence and
establish rapport.--- Flexibility to adjust to changing conditions
and the various details of the job.
ABOUT US
PAM Health--is committed to being the most trusted source for
post-acute services in every community it serves by utilizing
experienced and dedicated staff to provide high-quality patient
care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term Acute Care and
Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics currently in
operation across the country, we are proud to offer services
including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator
weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much more.
Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative
environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a
variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay,
generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you
will also have opportunities for professional growth through our
Education Advancement Program.
We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider
joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by
being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment
to visit us online at-- for a comprehensive look at how we're able
to positively impact our local communities.
PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.
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