Core Charge Nurse - Full Time/Night Shift

Job Summary:

The Core Charge Nurse provides consistent, reliable leadership on night shift in the Medical-Surgical Department. Works directly with department leadership to share information about operations, solve problems, and promote process improvement. Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and their designated support person(s); supervising assigned team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Collaborating with the team to solve problems at the bedside, answering questions, providing education and resources or tools when necessary.

·         Orientation of new employees; oversight of the preceptor/orientee process.

·         Conflict management between staff.

·         De-escalation of situations with patients and visitors.

·         Providing input to the Supervisors and the Director for scheduling and performance evaluations.

·         Participation in the selection and training of new relief night charge nurses.

·         Reporting positive and negative events that occur on nigh shift to department leadership.

·         Participation in a committee, such as unit-based council, which addresses departmental improvement. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to individualize high-quality patient care.
• Excellent Communication and assessment skills.
• Competent in the use of technology.
• Ability to function as a strong team leader.

Experience: 

• Previous acute care experience required.

Education and Training: 

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Licensures/ Certifications: 

• Current Washington State or Multi State Compact RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ALS certification.
• NIHSS certification.

Benefits Overview:      

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program