CHARGE RN - Dialysis 01

Position Id STROS737204 Job Organization ST. ROSE HOSPITAL, Job Type 1 Regular/Full time Jobs Status Active Hours Job Location 27200 Calaroga Avenue, HAYWARD, ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES - 94545 Job summary

Job description/Responsibilities: FULL-TIME (1.0)

AM Shift

APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE:

$70.55 - $94.07

JOB SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing activities and staffs? function during their shift. Responsible for the coordination of activities on the nursing unit/area during a shift.

The Charge Nurse will provide direct communication with the Nurse Manager and is a resource for patient, families, nursing staff, physicians and other departments.

Effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time and equipment on the unit and assists the department Manager in the daily operation of the unit. Perform direct patient care, within scope of practice. Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to assess and reassess pain on admission after giving pain medication and on discharge or transfer of patient and proper documentation on the patient record.

2. Coordinates and oversees the implementation of patient care for the specific shift.

3. Evaluates and prioritizes the effectiveness of care given by the health care team members based on standards of care on the specific nursing unit.

4. Assists the staff when needed, to perform selected skills correctly and in a timely manner. Acts as a resource person and role model in the clinical area.

5. Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient?s age-related and other physical, psychosocial and cultural needs and carry out patient care activities.

6. Monitors the compliance of all team members to standards of care and hospital policies and procedures. Participates in the peer review process, bio ethics meetings, multi discipline meetings as needed.

7. Assist in the selection of new staff.

8. Coordinates shift assignments and staffing requirements for next shift.

9. Provides information relevant to staff performance for annual appraisals and orientation.

10. Assists in developing standards for the department.

Company Policy

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Required Qualification

• LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS 1.
• Current valid CA Registered Nurse License required.
• 2.

Current Basic Life

Support (BLS) required.

3.

Current Advanced Cardiac Life

Support (ACLS) required. (within 2 months of hire)

4. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required. (within 6 months of hire)

5. Sexual Harassment/ Bullying Prevention Certification required. (1 month from hire)

6. Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent; BSN preferred.

7. Nephrology certification preferred.

8. Minimum two years acute hemo & peritoneal dialysis nursing experience preferred.

Experience

Minimum 1 Year

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupations: Registered Nurses

Degree Required: Associate/Diploma Or Higher