INTEGRIS Health
Overview
INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for an RN Charge in Oklahoma City, OK. You’ll work days with the 701 IMC team providing exceptional care. We offer a benefits package for eligible caregivers including front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the nursing unit they are assigned, including patient safety, patient throughput, and caregiver safety and accountability. The permanent charge nurse supervises and directs the activities on the nursing units, coordinates assignments, collaborates with physicians and internal and external entities toward the delivery of safe patient care. The charge nurse delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process and may float to other units, though this should be the exception. This position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on patient contact level.
Responsibilities
The Charge Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assisting caregivers with standards of care, involving educators and/or the supervisor or nurse manager when necessary
Ensuring caregiver assignments are safe and knowing the escalation process when needed
Facilitating unit performance improvement processes as directed by leadership
Supervising and coordinating the delegation and implementation of patient care for licensed and non-licensed personnel for the assigned shift/area
Serving as the primary point of contact for medical staff on the shift and rounding with medical staff when the primary nurse is unavailable
Managing patient assignments and unit workflow
Assisting with patient flow by timely accepting new admissions and ensuring timely discharge for patients with discharge orders
Projecting staffing needs for the upcoming 12 and 24 hours, escalating issues as needed
Ensuring caregivers take lunches and breaks, using buddy systems or relief when needed
Performing safety huddles and ensuring bedside shift reports are consistent
Reminding caregivers of hourly rounding per technology prompts
Conducting patient rounds and maintaining up-to-date white boards; ensuring high-risk patients have fall prevention measures in place
Engaging in difficult conversations when colleagues do not fulfill expectations
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma
Associates of Science in Nursing required; BSN within two years of accepting position, preferred
Current BLS certification for the PCN role
Effective communication in English
Department-specific competencies completed during orientation
Emergency Department Only:
PALS certification must be completed
ACLS certification completed
Adult Critical Care Only:
Competent in all advanced competencies; ACLS certification completed
Additional Information
The Charge Nurse reports to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Potential exposure to infections, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law.
Job Details Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for an RN Charge in Oklahoma City, OK. You’ll work days with the 701 IMC team providing exceptional care. We offer a benefits package for eligible caregivers including front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. INTEGRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the nursing unit they are assigned, including patient safety, patient throughput, and caregiver safety and accountability. The permanent charge nurse supervises and directs the activities on the nursing units, coordinates assignments, collaborates with physicians and internal and external entities toward the delivery of safe patient care. The charge nurse delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process and may float to other units, though this should be the exception. This position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on patient contact level.
Responsibilities
The Charge Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assisting caregivers with standards of care, involving educators and/or the supervisor or nurse manager when necessary
Ensuring caregiver assignments are safe and knowing the escalation process when needed
Facilitating unit performance improvement processes as directed by leadership
Supervising and coordinating the delegation and implementation of patient care for licensed and non-licensed personnel for the assigned shift/area
Serving as the primary point of contact for medical staff on the shift and rounding with medical staff when the primary nurse is unavailable
Managing patient assignments and unit workflow
Assisting with patient flow by timely accepting new admissions and ensuring timely discharge for patients with discharge orders
Projecting staffing needs for the upcoming 12 and 24 hours, escalating issues as needed
Ensuring caregivers take lunches and breaks, using buddy systems or relief when needed
Performing safety huddles and ensuring bedside shift reports are consistent
Reminding caregivers of hourly rounding per technology prompts
Conducting patient rounds and maintaining up-to-date white boards; ensuring high-risk patients have fall prevention measures in place
Engaging in difficult conversations when colleagues do not fulfill expectations
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma
Associates of Science in Nursing required; BSN within two years of accepting position, preferred
Current BLS certification for the PCN role
Effective communication in English
Department-specific competencies completed during orientation
Emergency Department Only:
PALS certification must be completed
ACLS certification completed
Adult Critical Care Only:
Competent in all advanced competencies; ACLS certification completed
Additional Information
The Charge Nurse reports to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Potential exposure to infections, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law.
Job Details Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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