Charge Nurse - CC
Company: University Medical Center of El Paso
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description: Coordinates unit operations/activities on a
specific shift to ensure quality patient care and optimal
operational efficiency that ensures continuity of care. Maintains
authority for resource allocation. Assists Nurse Manager/Assistant
Nurse Manager in the management of patient care administered by
other members of the nursing staff. Supervises the work of RNs, and
non-licensed members of the nursing staff. Has the authority to
hire, discipline, terminate, and evaluate associates. Responsible
for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of
assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for
patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards.
Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure
effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement
of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization's vision and
mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity
in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of
quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques
that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Required
Skills: 1. Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
2. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills. 3.
Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills. 4. Ability
to utilize computers for documentation purposes. 5. Technically
competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered
Nurse. 6. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 7. Ability to read
and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and
oral instructions and safety precautions. Required Experience: A.
Work Experience Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in
critical care nursing units required, preferably in a hospital
based acute care setting. B. License/Registration/Certification 1.
Current Texas or compact RN license to practice in the State of
Texas. 2. Current CPR and training program. 3. ACLS obtained within
6 months of being in the position. 4. PALS obtained within 6 months
of being in the position for the following areas: Endoscopy,
Emergency, Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology, Operating Room,
Recovery and Ambulatory Surgical Unit. 5. TNCC or ATCN obtained
within 1 year of being in the position for the following areas:
Emergency, ICU, IMCU, Neuro ICU and Recovery. 6. ENPC obtained
within 1 year of being in the position for Emergency department. 7.
Nationally recognized nursing certification in working area
required. C. Education and Training Bachelor degree in Nursing
required.
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