Charge Registered Nurse
Company: Wellpath
Location: Warren
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!" About this role Our Charge Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable
for direct supervision of the total health care delivery system in
his/her assigned nursing unit of the facility. Performs supervision
in conjunction with the delivery of patient care through the
process of collecting health status data, nursing diagnosis goal
setting, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and
guides patient teaching and ensures ancillary personnel provide
only those services which they are prepared or qualified to
perform. What you bring to the table Education: Experience: Licenses/Certifications: What you will do Reviews nursing plans to ensure data collected, nursing
diagnoses, and proposed nursing care plans are relative and confirm
with authorized policy and procedures. Reviews medical records to
ensure nursing practice provided is within boundaries of State
guidelines and all nursing recordings are in legible SOAP format to
include the date, time, signature and discipline. Ensures all
referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are
valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans. Monitors the
nursing service, ensuring the provision of progressive patient care
plans, employing the total team approach including patient teaching
and self-care. Assists the DON to ensure that the technical and
clinical skills of the Registered Nurses are current that they
function within the scope of their licensure, and nursing actions
are not delegated to another provider for which that person is not
prepared or qualified. Follows through and documents all findings,
corrections or counseling for all nursing incidents, medication
errors, patient complaints and forwards to the Director of Nursing
for disposition. Identifies potential problems, establishes
priorities, initiates effective problem solving based on clinical
knowledge and informs Director of Nursing of proposed corrective
actions. Ensures Director of Nursing is informed of any concerns
raised by the nursing staff regarding the questionable lack of
appropriate medical intervention for the realization of established
patient goals. Maintains composure in stressful situations, aware
of own limitations and seeks guidance as necessary from the
Director of Nursing. Assumes administrative and clinical call on a
scheduled basis when requested. In the absence of the Director of
Nursing, will assume the responsibility of his/her position when
requested. Develops monthly staffing schedule for review and
approval by the Director of Nursing. Ensures the staffing levels
adhere to the contractual requirements and staff requests for
vacation or special time off is granted whenever possible. Assists
the DON as needed to ensure an accurate account of monthly staffing
and statistics as required by contract. Assists in the orientation
and on-the-job training for all new employees assigned to the unit.
Ensures employees are assigned duties and responsibilities to the
level of their expertise, licensure or certification. As delegated
by the Director of Nursing, annually evaluates performance of
supervised staff according to established policy and procedure. As
assigned conducts staff meetings for all supervised health care
providers to identify problems, propose solutions, set goals.
Assists in the collection of monthly statistics as assigned.
Reviews, monitors, and maintains perpetual inventory of all
contraband and tool counts; investigates and reconciles any
discrepancies and reports findings to the Director of Nursing.
Cleanliness, maintenance, sanitation and appearance of unit and
appropriately notifies security of any infractions needing
correction or attention. Coordinates patient care with other
departments, to include but not limited to, intake admission,
transfers, infirmary admissions, off-site hospital admission,
in-house referrals, off-site referrals, periodic and annual
physicals, mandatory release, parole, and patient teaching. Assists
the DON in ensuring that appropriate levels of stock for pharmacy,
medical supplies and laboratory supplies are maintained. Provides
for preventive maintenance for all medical equipment as
appropriate, and initiates procedure for repair as indicated.
Assists in the maintenance of a professional atmosphere on the
nursing unit as well as a high standard of patient care. Sets good
example for the staff through regular attendance, arriving promptly
on time for duty, being appropriately dressed well groomed,
adhering to the dress code, and displaying the identification badge
appropriately and being neat and well groomed. Attends monthly
institutional staff meetings as directed by the DON or
Administrator. Other duties as assigned by the Health Service
Administrator or Director of Nursing. Must be able to obtain and
maintain security clearance. Must be able to apply principles of
critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations
and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for
deviations. Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific
set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations. Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to
details. Must be able to work under stress on a regular or
continuous basis. Post orders, if applicable, per site contract.
Perform other duties as assigned. Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Employer Our investment in you
Keywords: Wellpath, New England , Charge Registered Nurse, Other , Warren, Northeast
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