RN - Charge Progressive Care Unit - Full Time Days

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RN - Charge Progressive Care Unit - Full Time Days','Full-time','Recruiter Select Job Field','7 am - 730 pm','7 am - 730 pm','72','72','Every Other','Every Other','WASHINGTON-GIG HARBOR-ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL','','!*!
This position will work in the Clinical Decision Unit at St. Anthony Hospital until the PCU opens.
St Anthony Hospital is opening a new floor and expanding our critical care services. We will have 16 new Progressive Care beds and we are looking for nurses who share our vision to joins us.  
 
St. Anthony Hospital enjoys the benefits of being part of the CHI Franciscan family of hospitals and other health care services providing care to our communities throughout the beautiful South Puget Sound Region of Western Washington.  Recreational opportunities abound here - we offer water sports, skiing, hiking, shopping, fine dining, theater and an overall excellent quality of life.
 
Job Summary:

Serves as a leader and clinical resource to staff under the direction of nursing leadership.  Collaborates with the primary RN or team leader to ensure the planning and delivery of quality patient care in partnership with physician, interdisciplinary team and patient/family. Acts as a role model, demonstrating technical/clinical competence consistent with the needs of staff and the patient population served.  Assists staff with problem solving and decision making.    

Essential Duties:
Oversees clinical operations to include:  coordination of assignments, delegation of tasks, provision of clinical care, patient placement, unit and patient flow.
Aligns staffing with productivity-based Staffing Matrix to include requesting resources based on patient need and flexing staff based on census and workload fluctuations.
Prepares assignments considering patient acuity and staff skill mix/competency; ensures timely posting of Staffing Plan; assigns and/or ensures staff are provided with rest and meal breaks.
Monitors and oversees Sitter usage in assigned area.
Serves as the first point of contact in the department chain of command during the shift for staff’s clinical needs, investigation of complaints, service recovery and completion of incident reports; ensures management is apprised of concerns and incidents.
Coordinates care, collaborating and communicating effectively with the inter-disciplinary team.
Maintains and applies knowledge of quality and SafetyFirst-related initiatives and requirements.
Serves as mentor to develop and coach orientees and experienced staff; demonstrates skill in conflict management.
Contributes to the development and evaluation of staff competency; provides objective feedback to assist with staff performance throughout the review cycle.
Assists with monitoring of regulatory and auditing requirements.
','!*!Job Requirements:
 
Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years preferred. 
Prefer previous charge nurse experience. 
Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Current Healthcare BLS Certification.
Specialty certification preferred.
','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0140002','CHI-Franciscan St. Anthony Hospital','RN - Charge Progressive Care Unit - Full Time Days

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