Charge Nurse (RN) - ENT/Stroke/Neuro Surgery

Job Description Comprehensive Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Up to $20,000 About the Job: * Under the direction of the Director, supervises and coordinates the work activities of the professional and technical staff * Organizes and coordinates the activities of the department through the appropriate assignment of responsibilities, delegation of authority, and overall direction of workflow processes. Provides direction and motivation to assigned personnel * Monitors and evaluates the activities of the department personnel; provides management coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training and retraining, as necessary, to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Initiates progressive disciplinary action as needed * Monitors and evaluates systems and processes. Initiates changes and improvements, as necessary, to ensure operational efficiency. Evaluates outcome of changes and expected improvements * Monitors the quality of patient care to ensure the safety of the patient is maintained during all procedures and safety standards are adhered to * Ensures quality assurance standards are followed. Ensures quality control tests are performed as required. Ensures department compliance to the Joint Commission and/or all applicable governmental agencies * Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated. Reports equipment problems to department manager or service personnel as required * Communicates with administration, medical staff, employees, and other departments to coordinate efforts, meet special needs, and address problems or concerns. Attends department meetings * Establishes quality improvement, fiscal productivity, and patient satisfaction goals and objectives in conjunction with upper management * If functioning with telemetry patients, demonstrates technical competency in gathering and communicating objective data such as EKG interpretation, advanced assessment and medication administration * Conducts nurse leader rounds daily and physician rounds as needed * Assures assignments are appropriate to patient acuity and skill level of nursing personnel * Acts as a clinical resource person to staff to complete tasks assigned timely * Functions as a direct care giver with patient assignment as needed * Demonstrates ability to function as a department director in their absence * Demonstrates ability to function as a house supervisor as needed * Night Shift Job Requirements: * FL RN License * BLS and ACLS Certifications * Minimum Two (2) years' experience in an acute care setting INDNUR