Registered Nurse Charge Operating Room

37703 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Surgery Room

Full time

Yes

40

This position requires an experienced surgical nurse with strong multitasking abilities and excellent communication skills.

Shift: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Pay Range

$40.30 - $60.45

To assist the unit manager in providing operational and clinical leadership in managing of the daily operation of the operating room with transparent and timely communication across the units within Surgical Services; managing real time situations with physicians, patients, families, and staff with the spirit of collaboration and mentoring the team as the constant support resource for the department.

Major Responsibilities:
Operational Accountability - Supports the operational accountability for nursing unit during assigned shift.
10)Monitors and adjusts staff assignments as required to assure patient safety and to optimize efficiency, incorporating AORN staffing guidelines
1)Demonstrates leadership for unit clinical and operational responsibilities which reflect direct line supervision for quality, patient satisfaction, associate satisfaction, physician partnership, and financial stewardship.
2)Remains aware of patient flow at all times and facilitates admissions, transfers and discharges of unit
3)Coordinates and evaluates daily operations to ensure the delivery of quality patient care on the nursing unit
4)Assists the unit manager to monitor productivity on a regular basis in alignment with department budgetary goals
5)Participates in the evaluation of unit compliance with regulatory agency requirements (i.e., Accrediting Organization, CMS, etc.)
6)Unit issues, problems and concerns are effectively communicated to Unit Manager or designee if unable to resolve.
7)Ensures department supply inventories are monitored carefully, replacement items are ordered to insure no interruption in patient care
8)Assures all defective equipment is reported to appropriate department and ensures policy adherence
9)Responsible for adjustment of staff assignment and utilization of resources and continuous collaboration with Team Coordinators and charge nurses with continuous and open communication to ensure effective daily operations

Leadership Accountability - Demonstrates clinical leadership for unit during assigned shift.
6)Demonstrates the ability to provide assistance in critical situations
7)Assists unit manager with 90 day and annual performance evaluations with developmental goals for staff on a timely basis
8)Collaborates with Education Coordinator to assign preceptors for new employees and students
9)Coordinate Disaster Plan specific to unit
10)Use prudent judgment in making patient assignments, ensuring appropriate patient load as deemed necessary for safe staffing
1)Assign admissions and transfers appropriately to staff
2)Demonstrates competence in all aspects of patient care
3)Maintains unit and hospital-based competencies
4)Serves as a mentor and resource to the team and peer
5)Provide report of all patients to oncoming Charge Nurse, remain aware of patient acuity, patient assignments, unit activity and unstable patients

Quality patient care and satisfaction - Facilitates associate critical thinking and clinical skills to optimize patient outcomes, customer satisfaction and resource management.
1)Performs the principle duties and responsibilities of the RN position and serves as a role model for professional practice.
2)In collaboration with the Educator Coordinator identifies educational needs of nursing staff and implement formal education geared toward enhancing nursing knowledge and the advancement of nursing practice.
3)Provides direct patient care as a staff RN as needed; keeping up with clinical competencies with all service lines
4)Serves as a clinical resource and mentors unit staff to develop critical thinking and psychomotor skills in order to enhance and promote nurturing learning environment
5)Collaborates with the Educator and unit manager on processes to improve patient satisfaction.
6)Monitors and communicates patient expectations and complaints to appropriate personnel to insure the highest level of care and satisfaction
7)Ensure hourly rounds are performed on all patients and staff and ensure daily checklist completed and follow through on pending issues
8)Support quality improvement monitoring by: a. Auditing crash cart b. Resolve Pyxis discrepancies at end of each shift c. Audit Pyxis on the first Monday of each month d. Audit Blood Glucose monitor controls are completed e. Monitor Core Measures compliance, follow-up with staff accordingly f. Monitor sitter usage for relevance and appropriateness g. Check contents of restraint bag are intact and accessible
9)Responsible for first line Service Recovery of patient, family and physician complaints and effective communication of unresolved issues to Unit Manager

Professional Development - Accepts responsibility for self-development and professional practice.
1)Conduct and participate in unit-based staff meetings
2)Supports and participates in Shared Governance initiatives and goals
3)Participates in hospital-based committee(s)
4)Actively participate with unit manager in development of short and long-range goals of unit .
5)Actively participate in unit based Performance Improvement initiatives of unit
6)Consistently attends staff meetings and inservice programs, encourage staff to attend
7)Attend at least 50% of Charge Nurse meetings
8)Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and internal / external networking.
9)Continue to seek feedback for self development as a leader and display behaviors of accountability and ownership with self and in support of the team

Responsible for development, motivation, and evaluation of assigned team members
5)Responsible for implementing progressive disciplinary actions in addressing behaviors and performance concerns in real time with verbal coaching and redirection of the team
1)Conduct Performance reviews for assigned staff in a timely manner with emphasis on developmental goals
2)Participates in competency assessment
3)Serves as clinical resource and mentors for staff role modeling leadership characters and qualities in line with the Behaviors of Excellence
4)Collaborate and partner with Education Coordinator to facilitate orientation and continuous learning atmosphere

Professional Development Continued
2)Assign patient acuity levels based on patient and staff rounding, determine appropriate patient assignments for oncoming shift
3)Recruit staff to work when needed
4)Low-census/float staff according to policy and record appropriately
5)Record call-in’s and refer staff member to Unit Manager or Administrative Manager
6)Assign breaks and lunches to staff
7)Facilitates coverage for staff to attend meetings/educational programs during shift
8)Monitor observation patients on unit and change status as warranted
9)Ensure daily patient charges are captured and entered accordingly
10)Turn off main oxygen in event of emergency
1)Makes daily rounds with RN’s to determine acuity/workload of unit


Licensure:

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Current licensure as RN in Illinois • 3 yr experience in specified area • 1 yr experience on specific unit • BSN preferred • Experience as a charge nurse – at least one year

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong clinical skills • Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group. • Utilize critical thinking and timely decision making. • Basic computer knowledge • Organized • Ability to teach • Ability to prioritize work • Independent • Self-motivated • Projects a positive attitude • Creative, energetic and inspirational attitude toward education • Ability to assess skills and abilities of others
• CPR • CNORpreferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work within a rapid changing environment. • Ability to work collaboratively with internal / external customers. • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care. • Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests. • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations, dealing with and resolving conflict • Ability to perform lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required. • Ability to take over shift coverage of unit in absence of unit manager. • Ability to transport objects from one location to another. • Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 11/03/2016. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.



This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program