(Archived) Charge RN Surgery

Seeking a Full-Time Charge Registered Nurse Surgery

Shift: Nights, no weekends

Description:

The Department of Surgery is comprised of seven units that provide a wide range of services. The OR consists of thirteen suites dedicated to performing a wide array of surgical interventions. Specialties include cardiac, and neurology services with one of the only kidney transplant programs in the area. The Pre-Admission Testing, Ambulatory Services, Anesthesia, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and sterile processing units all provide support for department volumes that exceed 10,000 procedures annually.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the unit's Director or designee the Charge Nurse Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shits. In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in unit.

The Charge Nurse:

• Assumed responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shift.
• Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when s/he is on duty.
• Makes decisions regarding activities within these areas based on Administrative Operational Standards, Nursing Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred:

• Completion of or actively pursuing a BSN degree. Three years experience as a Staff Nurse an/or 6 months experience as a Relief Charge nurse.

License/Certification:

• Current License to practice as a RN in Texas. Current BLS Certification.

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