Charge Nurse

Job Title:   Charge Nurse

Company Overview:

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. (dba Cooperative Health) is a leading community health center serving the Midlands of South Carolina. It is deeply rooted in its mission of providing accessible, high quality, compassion health care in the spirit of the Good Samaritan. The organization’s values of: treating each other with respect, putting people first, being excellent at what we do, promoting a collaborative work environment, improving community/population health, fostering innovative thinkers, and getting results, are core attributes of every employee at Cooperative Health.

Position Summary:

The Charge Nurse is responsible for the supervision of nursing staff members at his/her designated facility. He/she will be responsible for assigning duties, examining work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The Charge Nurse will work under the supervision of the Clinical Practice Administrator and or Chief of Clinical Operations and will assure continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the shift. Plans, organizes and directs shift activities.
• Works directly with the Director of Nursing regarding issues or concerns.
• Maintains reporting responsibility to the Director of Nursing.
• Monitors staff activity and productivity. Assists in conducting performance evaluations
• Ensures that personnel adhere to general policies and procedures at all times.
• Makes recommendations in the development of department policies/procedures/position descriptions/standards and related documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to assure patient rights are protected. Assures staff does the same.
• Provides on the job training to new departmental personnel.
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field, as well as to maintain a professional status.
• Maintains accurate statistical data and compile monthly reports for administration and/or medical staff as requested.

Education & Experience:

• Current RN license for the state of South Carolina Required
• Must have graduated from an accredited institution/nursing program.
• Minimum of 1 year in a leadership role.
• Individuals who are Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural are encouraged to apply.
• Medical Office Experience preferred
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, family members and the general public.
• Must be flexible, demonstrate initiative and have a pleasant attitude.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess typing skills and general computer experience

Competencies

• Occasional weekends and/or evening hours may be required.
• Attends training programs as authorized or directed.
• Represents the program at community meetings as assigned; attends meetings and/or training sessions as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to sit, stand, stoop, squat for extended periods of time throughout the day.
• Standing or walking for extended periods throughout the day.

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of respective job assignments, all employees are required to conform with Cooperative Health’s:

• Board approved policies and procedures;
• Confidentiality and professional provisions;
• Compliance program; and
• Standards of conduct.

**Cooperative Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cooperative Health complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training