RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Charge Nurse for the Operating Room at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. This is a .80 FTE Evening shift position working 8-hour shift, 3pm - 11:30pm.

We offer:

• A wage range of $56.15 - $81.39
• Hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including RN work experience and terms of the WSNA collective bargaining agreement
• $2.50 evening shift differential
• Additional compensation for BSN, MSN, and specialty nursing certification
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Nurse Advancement program with pay incentives
• A comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary:

The Charge Nurse is a frontline leader who works under the direction of the Manager/Director. The Charge Nurse assists the Manager/Director in coordinating unit activities, which assure safe and clinically effective patient care. The Charge Nurse supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families from diverse ethnic and social groups. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution of routine duties.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate patient care by shift and department
• Supervision and assessment of clinical practice
• Direct and delegate to other team members
• Coach for performance to achieve individual and organizational goals, including orientation competencies and evaluations
• Develop the departmental team and collaborative relationships to achieve expected outcomes
• Serve as a clinical and resource expert for the department
• Articulate shift-team operational issues to management as appropriate
• Appropriate stewardship of resources
• Adapts decision-making style to the situation and level of authority for achieving an optimal outcome, including using collaborative decision-making and effective communication skills
• Identify and apply opportunities for clinical practice improvement and support them with staff
• Ensure professional effectiveness through education and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• Accredited School of Nursing Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years OR nursing experience required
• 3 years Preferred acute care nursing experience

Credentials:

• Registered Nurse WA State Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support Certification
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills Required
• Facilitation skills Preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs Required
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient-family centered work environment Required
• Consistently demonstrates Service Excellence behaviors with patients, families, and colleagues Required
• Able to support and interpret medical centers philosophy, policies, and procedures Required
• Ability to balance information regarding patient needs, staff needs, and unit needs in decision-making Required
• Demonstrated interest in staff development Required
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Required
• Strong organizational skills Required
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications Required

Working Conditions:

• Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment or devices, NIOSH
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force, i.e., WOW medical carts
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently
• Lifting non-patient up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard body fluids and airborne particles; Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment
• Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits; glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan, employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded EAP and mental health program

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity, and Cultural Humility. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

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