Charge Nurse | Registered Nurse (RN)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 80% CLINICAL
• Provide surgical and recovery room support on abortion service days as scheduled and PRN.
• Administer medications to patients including pain medications, prophylactic antibiotics and procedural sedation.
• Monitor orientation, vital signs and bleeding to determine patient stability and readiness for discharge.
• Educate patients and support persons on after-care expectations and available support services.
• Complete accurate documentation in Electronic Health Record system.
• Consult with the physicians and advanced practice clinicians to confirm clinical accuracy and appropriateness of care plans.
• Competently uses all patient information system software applications.
• 20% ADMINISTRATIVE
• Train newly hired center staff in clinical skills using in-class and hands on skill demonstration to build competency.
• Manage infection prevention and emergency drills.
• Assess competency levels of new staff through observation and skill checks
• Complete annual, biannual and other required competency re-certifications for center staff.
• Proactively collaborate with providers, health center management and other health center staff to ensure continuity of patient care.

Competencies

• Adapting and Developing: Encompasses having a growth mindset, being resilient and open to giving and receiving feedback.   
• Effective Execution: Demonstrates initiative and regularly analyzes problems and identifies solutions.   
• Leadership: Coaches and develops talent throughout the affiliate, conveys a sense of purpose and enthusiasm for affiliate work, and demonstrates a commitment to equity and inclusion.   
• Promotes Teamwork: Encourages and empowers colleagues, works effectively with others to achieve shared goals, and promotes open, honest communications.   
• Sets the Example: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions and performance; demonstrates integrity and adheres to formal codes of conduct and informal, widely accepted social standards.  

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing and active RN compact license in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas
• Three to five years of direct patient care experience
• One to three years supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop health care professionals
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Experience with Electronic Health Records, office applications including Word and Excel, and clinical skills including sedation, IV placement and phlebotomy management preferred
• BLS certification required. ACLS and PALS certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already certified
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a surgical center or PACU
• Experience conducting adult education or precepting
• Prefer advanced knowledge of EPIC/EHR system