Charge Nurse

Accountabilities/Duties:

• Follows the Relationship Based Care nursing model.
• Practices within Nursing Standards of Practice and follows standards of patient care & Hudson Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates an ability to use the nursing process to provide quality patient care for patients of all ages including neonates, infants children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follows procedure for medication administration and narcotics control.
• Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner and adheres to all medication administration policies and procedures.
• Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care.
• Assures that consents are obtained when needed, and that all records are signed and legally complete.
• Ability to perform head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Serves as a resource to inform, clarify and educate patients and families.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Ability to assess and reassess pain and implement pain management techniques.
• Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, charge nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Functions as a coordinator of patient care providing work direction to LPN’s,
• C.N.A’s, and HUCs of assigned unit and in coordination with the charge nurse.
• Serves as consultant to other RN’s and provides leadership in absence of nursing supervisor. Works in coordination with the department charge nurse.
• Ability to effectively document patient care provided in a timely manner.
• Incorporates regulatory requirements into patient care.
• Knowledgeable and incorporates National Patient Safety Goals into practice.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and assumes the role of patient advocate.
• Responsible for participating in department meetings, skills fair and mandatory education, proactive in identifying and attaining continuing education needs for self-improvement.
• Dependable work habits and attendance.
• Maintains positive attitude toward co-workers, patients and visitors.
• Adapts readily and willingly to necessary changes in routines and procedures during scheduled shift.
• Initiates/attends patient care conferences and coordinates interdepartmental and community resources, if applicable.
• Must maintain required certifications.
• May float to other nursing areas as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Wisconsin Nursing License
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum two years nursing experience
• Emergency room experience
• NRP and TNCC required within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current hospital nursing experience
• ACLS and PALS certification

Located just off I-94 between the Minnesota and Wisconsin border, you’ll find exceptional, personalized care at Hudson Hospital & Clinic. With our internationally recognized healing arts program, we invite you to experience Hudson Hospital & Clinic warm, comforting healing environment. As part of HealthPartners family of care, we offer access and choice to our patients and focus on quality health care for the communities we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine
• Labor & Delivery
• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location: One location