CHARGE NURSE (TCU RPT .8/64 NIGHT)
Location: Santa Cruz California
Description: Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz is looking of CHARGE NURSE (TCU RPT .8/64 NIGHT) right now, this vacancy will be placed in California. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. The Charge Nurse functions as a part of a leadership team designed to plan, organize, and control the health care process for applicable patient populations throu! gh the unit level management of assigned clinical process while assuming the responsibility and accountability for assigned shift operations. Continually works toward achieving patient satisfaction, productivity, financial and operational objectives. The Charge Nurse coordinates unit responsibilities and supervises and assigns duties to unit staff. Reports directly to the Department Director.
Position Summary: (Unit Specific)
The Charge Nurse provides support and education to the RN’s on the floor by collaborating and sharing his/her skills regarding patient care in a non-judgmental and non-critical manner. By working closely with the primary RN at the bedside, knowledge and skills are shared and the primary RN becomes more comfortable and knowledgeable in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients. Promoting his/her role and having an open and trusting relationship with staff throughout the hospital is an important part of the Cha! rge Nurse position.
Works with the Director to establish p! olicies and procedures as needed. Assists the Director in identifying education and orientation opportunities for clinical staff.
Intervenes, as necessary, on issues relating to patient complaints, health care providers' concerns, and operational issues, and takes measures to correct situation or ensures appropriate personnel are involved.
Quality Improvement initiatives: Participates in Unit Specific and Hospital quality initiative in a proactive and supportive role. As an experienced communicator, the Charge will play an active role in increasing the skill of the bedside RN through the evaluation of staff performance related to ICU standards of care and Quality Improvement initiatives.
Understands the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the facility. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department.
On a regul! ar and continuous basis, exercises judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.
Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills.
improvement activities and patient satisfaction.
Educational Requirements:Required:
Specialty certification within 3 years of obtaining position
License/Registration/Certification:Required:
Current and active CA RN license.
Current BLS certification.
Unit specific certifications and qualifications (ex: PALS, ACLS, Chemotherapy)
Current ACLS certification
Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 379-bed, dual-campus facility, which offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care and some of t! he most technologically advanced diagnostic equipment on the Central Co! ast, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.
Santa Cruz is the quintessential beach town. Here, you enjoy life among the most beautiful coastal beaches and redwood forests of California. It was here that Hawaiian royalty first introduced surfing to the mainlandâ€"and locals and visitors alike have been riding the waves ever since. Not far from the surf break, music and laughter fill the air at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the West Coast's last remaining seaside amusement park. A few blocks from the beach is Santa Cruz's newly renovated downtown. The pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined streets are filled with vibrant shops and galleries, outdoor bistros and sidewalk musiciansâ€"all in keeping with Surf City's offbeat personality. At Dominican Hospital, you can truly change people’s lives while living yours with a strong sense of meaning and finding that much needed balance you deserve.
The Dignity Health System pr! ovides quality, compassionate health care at more than 40 hospitals and care centers that are serving communities across California, Arizona and Nevada every minute of every day. And while not everyone may live near a major medical facility, Dignity Health is making health care more accessible by bringing resources closer to where people live and work.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please note the following Dignity Health Application Requirements for Registered Nurses:
1. Submittal of most recent performance evaluation to HR
2. May be subject to supplemental on-line assessments as part of the application process
**Postings are NOT OPEN TO NEW GRADUATE RN'S at this time.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:49:24 GMT