CHARGE NURSE

Provides quality care that is dependent on physician order or through independent nursing interventions based on professional judgment in response to individualized patient needs. Promotes restorative health and/or supportive care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.

A. Professional Responsibilities:
o Adheres to scope of RN practice as outlined by the MS Board of Nursing, regulatory standards and hospital policy
o Maintains profession and technical knowledge and pursues professional growth opportunities
o Supervises and supports the LPN, Nursing Assistant, Nurse Tech, Behavior Health Techs and student
o Serves as positive role model and in the preceptor role for new staff and students
o Keeping access to protected health information secure and confidential
o Collaborates with physician and multidisciplinary team to address patient needs
o Appropriately seeks help or guidance from supervisor or other resource people
o Adapts to change and prioritizes work
o Demonstrates reliable attendance, reports on time and is ready to work at beginning of shift
o Completes assigned duties, willingly accepts assignments and assist others to complete work on time
o Willing to support unit’s staffing needs by occasionally adjusting work schedule, staying late or working extra
o Establishes a safe, compassionate, caring environment for patients and their family
o Establishes a safe, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork

B. Core Duties:
o Coordinates patient care by scheduling, consulting and organizing patient activities
o Performs admission and ongoing patient assessment and responds appropriately to findings
o Establishes a Plan of Care for each patient to address acute physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
o Promotes patient engagement by considering specific needs, values and preferences
o Establishes care goals, teaches patient/family about health conditions, medications, and self-care skills
o Develops discharge plan individualized for patient/ family needs that prevents hospital readmissions
o Accurately and completely documents assessments and nursing care in the patient’s medical record
o Promotes continuity of care by reporting activities, incidences, and changing patient needs to next caregiver
o Demonstrates infection prevention behaviors, consistent hand washing and use of appropriate PPEs
o Adheres to safe medication administration while preparing, administering, documenting and monitoring meds
o Recognizes safety risk and implements prevention plan for falls, skin breakdown and injury
o Contributes to the department’s performance improvement activities
o Demonstrates competency in performance of clinical skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Skill CompentenciesBody system assessmentPhlebotomyEstablish IV accessCPR or ACLS CertificationSafe blood administrationMedication monitoringPreventive skin careChest tube careAseptic wound care/ dressing changeFoley catheter insertion/careAdvanced skills specific to individual unit will be monitored for competency during orientation.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands:During a normal shift, the incumbent will:Occasionally Frequently ContinuouslySit Walk Seeing (Visual)Stand Reach ListeningLift Carry Simple GraspingSquat Distinguishing colorsBend Body FluidsKneel Firm GraspingClimbing Stairs Forearm RotationHazardous Materials Lifting Up to 10 lbsLifting 10-50 lbs Carrying Up to 10 lbsLifting > 50 lbs with assistance Push on wheels Up to 200 lbsCarrying 10 to 20 lbs. Use of WheelchairPush on wheels 200-400 lbs. Use of StretcherPulling Up to 350 lbs with assistance Use of CartsUse of Computer Carts Use of Dynamap (1 lb)Use of BedsA. Exposure Classifications: High exposure risk

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required SkillsMinimum Requirements: Current RN license by the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Must be able to read, write, understand verbal and written communication.