Job Description

Job Description

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

NNRH is looking for a full time ICU Charge - Registered Nurse to work in our 7-bed ICU department. Patients range from geriatric to neonatal. Predominately 12-hours shifts, three days per week. Patient ratio is typically 1:3.

Charge nurses must be able to work as the primary RN on the unit, and function as an expert resource to patients, families, physicians and have the ability to coordinate the deliver of patient care on the unit, while providing leadership to the other nurses.

Primary responsibilities include providing direct and individualized nursing care to patients. This position maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Consistently monitors and records on patient records to ensure accurate, complete and timely documentation. Involves family and/or significant other in plan of care. Provides professional nursing care according to established policies and procedures.

In addition to departmental essential job functions, the Charge RN is also responsible to:

* Supervises and mentor nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
* Determine staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.
* Provides direct patient care as needed.
* Collaborates with staff to assist with identifying problems which are solution-oriented.
* May be required to take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
* Facilitates a positive patient experience.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
* Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
* Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth by providing real time, appropriate feedback. Identifies escalation to director or designee if unable to resolve timely or trending patterns noted.
* Communicates effectively with various audiences using the most appropriate method for the situation using briefs, de-briefs, huddles, and rounding as the main source.
* Contributes to fullest potential of achieve house wide goals and models those behaviors and supports team efforts 100%.
* Facilitate and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards through engagement and support of PI and other initiatives.

ABOUT US: At Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital's 75-bed facility, youre more than just an employee; youre part of our family. Community population approximately 35,000. We are located at the base of the beautiful Ruby Mountains, elevation level 5,000. www.nnrhospital.com

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, Supplemental and Voluntary insurance options, 401K with employer match, Paid Time Off/Holidays, tuition reimbursement program, cell phone discounts, and Flexible Health Spending Account/Dependent Care Account options.

Job Requirements

Education: Graduate of a nursing program.

Experience: 1-3 years of progressive nursing experience in an acute hospital preferred.

Other Requirements: Must have current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS upon hire & PALS within 90 days of hire.

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