The Charge Nurse is responsible for 24 hour/day operations in a specific clinical unit, including staff development, performance assessment of staff, scheduling, quality assurance.
Sign on bonus: $5,000 w/two year commitment (external Nights only)
12HR/Shift:
Job Responsibilities:
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Assumes responsibility for communicating significant events to appropriate Director.
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Evaluates staffing needs per shift and makes daily adjustments, as needed, to accommodate patient acuity and staff capabilities. Consults with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure continuity of patient care on a 24-hour basis.
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Promotes accountability and autonomy through primary nursing.
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Delegates responsibility for direct patient care based on patient age, developmental needs, and understanding. Makes assignments of nurses according to patient needs and staff abilities.
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Ensures the implementation of the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, patient teaching, and evaluation of outcomes of care.
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Acts as resource person to all unit staff members.
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Performs patient care, as needed.
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Maintains safe unit environment. Ensures staff compliance with safety, fire and infection control policies and procedures.
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Provides for orientation of new staff members in collaboration with clinical specialists/educators.
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Evaluates individual staff member's performance in a timely manner in accord with established criteria and sets realistic goals. Seeks input from clinical coordinators regarding staff attendance and performance.
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Develops performance improvement plans and monitors quality of care. Reviews all variance reports and follows through with appropriate action, as needed.
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Evaluates staff in services/continuing education needs. Plans for in services in collaboration with clinical specialists/educators.
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Conducts staff meetings at least monthly on all shifts for problem solving activities and communicates information to staff.
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Participates in nursing management committees.
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Assists with facilitating the Organ Procurement Program on designated shift.
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Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the healthcare team.
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Identifies, corrects, and/or refers interdepartmental problems in collaboration with Nurse Manager.
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Acts as a resource person to other team members, department managers, and students.
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Participates in inter- and intra- institutional education programs.
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Assists with initiation and implementation of new programs in a timely and efficient manner.
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Assists in evaluating effectiveness of existing and new programs.
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Assures a clean and safe environment on the patient unit.
Participates in professional development activities to enhance self-learning.
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Location: 3599 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
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Competitive Pay
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Comprehensive Benefits package
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Vacation/Paid Time Off
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Retirement Plan
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Employee Discounts
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Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment
Job Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing,
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Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida, with at least three years’ experience in rehabilitation nursing.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
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BSN or Baccalaureate in related field and CRRN nursing preferred.
