Registered Nurse Charge Weekends
Company: St. David's Georgetown Hospital
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 5, 2022
Job Description:
Description Do you have the career opportunities as a Medical
Surgical Charge Registered Nurse (RN) you want in your current
role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's
Georgetown Hospital, a facility that is part of the nation's
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. At St.
David's Georgetown Hospital we want to ensure your needs are met.
We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
plans along with some unique benefits including:
- Student Loan Repayment -
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs -
- Paid Personal Leave -
- 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of
service) -
- Identity Theft Protection discounts -
- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options -
- Adoption Assistance -
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - You contribute to our
success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you
have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Medical Surgical Charge Registered Nurse (RN) like you to
be a part of our team. Under the general supervision of the unit's
Director or designee the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for
direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her
designated shifts. In collaboration with other members of the
management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing
assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in
unit. The Charge Nurse: -Assumes responsibility for direction and
coordination of all functions of the designated unit during their
shift -Functions as a resource person for staff members. -Assumes
responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided
when she/he is on duty. -Makes decisions regarding activities
within these areas based on Administrative Operational Standards,
Nursing Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care
for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management
team. -Ensures that Departmental mission and objectives are
maintained for the unit with interpretation of these objectives to
staff as necessary. Coordinates Departmental activities with
responsibility for the assessment of the quality and efficiency of
these activities. Assesses complexity of patient care and
Department service needs to coordinate assignment of nursing staff
to meet all required services on his/ her designated shift.
-Ensures implementation of operational standards which promote the
maintenance of patient rights -Ensures all LVN staff's patients
records reflect an admission assessments & care plan performed by
Registered Nurse. -Demonstrates sound knowledge base in nursing
practice and its clinical application to the patient population
served in the unit, including the operation of equipment, and
policy and procedures used in the delivery of patient care during
his/ her designated shift. -Maintains communication with other
members of the management team regarding potential/actual problems
concerns, and with Medical Staff issues. Assists with establishing
and maintaining communication channels with Medical Staff and
departments in the hospital. -Supervises personnel providing direct
patient care, with delegation of activities based on patient care
needs and competencies of available patient care staff. -Provides
direct and ongoing supervision of staff with regard to conflict
resolution and personnel policy compliance, including input for
performance evaluations. -Serves as a resource for staff, assists
with clinical procedures as needed and facilitates
student/preceptor assignments as appropriate. -Facilitates ongoing
performance improvement activities which correlate to the
Hospital-wide Performance Improvement Program with involvement of
all levels of staff as appropriate. -Makes assignments for the
present or following shift to provide for smooth transition and
ensures appropriate assignments throughout shift to cover changing
patient needs and staff availability. -Self-assigns patients and
functions as necessary based on patient needs and available
resources on unit. -Communicates directly with the supervisor and/
or director on unit and staff performance issues needing attention.
-Maintains effective utilization and maintenance of manpower,
equipment, and supplies. -Participates in cost containment programs
as applicable to services provided. -Actively participates in
appropriate Department and Hospital committees. -Maintains own
professional growth through appropriate organizations, workshops,
seminars, leadership development and other educational endeavors.
-Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in nursing
practice. -Rounds on staff and patients as appropriate. -Ensures
repair and maintenance problems are reported promptly. Ensures all
quality checks are conducted within given time frame, to include
but not limited to refrigerator/freezer temperatures, crash cart,
blanket warmer checks and other unit specific quality checks are
completed as assigned. St. David's Georgetown Hospital, which is
part of St. David's HealthCare, is a 114-bed facility offering a
range of services, including a 24-hour emergency department with a
level IV trauma center; Certified Primary Stroke Center; inpatient
and outpatient surgery; advanced pulmonary intervention; critical
care capabilities; acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation;
orthopedics and joint replacement; and maternity and newborn
services with mother-baby couplet care close to home for Georgetown
families. In 2019, St. David's Georgetown Hospital was named among
the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health (formerly known
as Truven) in conjunction with its parent campus, St. David's
Medical Center, which made the list for the tenth consecutive year.
HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical
Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an
estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care,
uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If you are
looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Surgical Charge
(RN) Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
Keywords: St. David's Georgetown Hospital, Georgetown , Registered Nurse Charge Weekends, Healthcare , Georgetown, Texas
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