What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse - RN position at Fowler Health Care?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Charge Nurse to join our healthcare team. The Charge Nurse plays a crucial role in overseeing patient care, managing nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This position requires a strong clinical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in various medical settings, including ambulatory surgery centers and emergency care.
Duties
- Supervise and coordinate nursing staff activities to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Conduct patient assessments, including vital signs monitoring and acute pain management.
- Administer treatments and medications as prescribed, including Botulinum toxin treatments when applicable.
- Maintain accurate patient records, including ICD-10 coding for diagnoses.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding health conditions and treatment options.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures within the facility.
- Participate in staff training and development programs to enhance team performance.
Qualifications
- Current nursing license in good standing.
- Experience in medical-surgical, ER, PICU, or urgent care settings preferred.
- Strong knowledge of physiology and acute pain management techniques.
- Familiarity with ambulatory surgery center operations is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a diverse team effectively.
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Previous experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems is advantageous.
Join our team as a Charge Nurse where you can make a significant impact on patient care while leading a dedicated nursing staff. Your expertise will be invaluable in providing exceptional healthcare services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $41.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Burn Care
- Pain Medicine
- Primary Care
- Public Health
- Sleep Medicine
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
Ability to Commute:
- Fowler, CO 81039 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fowler, CO 81039: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $41