Charge RN - Med Surg/Ortho occupation at StaffPointe in El Paso

StaffPointe is looking of Charge RN - Med Surg/Ortho on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:02:01 GMT. Under the general supervision of the unit Director or designee the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shifts. 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 also...

Charge RN - Med Surg/Ortho

Location: El Paso Texas

Description: StaffPointe is looking of Charge RN - Med Surg/Ortho right now, this occupation will be placed in Texas. More details about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Under the general supervision of the unit Director or designee the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shifts. 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 also provides feedback to the nursing director regarding patient care, budgetary, and strategic planning opportunities for improvement.

The unit of 3 West Ortho/Surgical handles Medical overflow of trauma patients and pediatric overflow. the Unit has 34 beds.

POPULATION SERVED:
Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient populations: Morbid obese adult with all co-morbid illness/conditions, including but not limited to: cardiac, pulmonary, renal and metabolic. Orthopedic and spine surgeries including but not limited to joint replacement, spinal fusions, laminectomies, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process. 2. Monitor and recognizes changes in the patients behavioral and physiological status; takes appropriate action based on assessment. 3. Utilizes professional skills and judgment in delivering and/or delegating care for a group of patients. 4. Provides leadership and direction to all disciplines assigned to the health care team. 5. Job specific competencies 6. Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS 1. RN licensed in state of Texas/Compact state 2. BCLS 3. Read and write basic English with the basic skills necessary to understand and transfer physicians orders 4. Ability to move in excess of 100 pounds, with staff assistance

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 1. Completion of RN program leading to licensure

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. One year experience in Med-Surg 1 yr as charge, or 4 yrs experience as Ortho RN must have Ortho exp 2. Certification in Med-Surg, Ortho 3. Computer skills 4. Strong problem solving skills

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV/resume to seth@staffpointe.com or fax it to 877-878-1970 Attn: Seth. Please reference job#RC2270

Additional Information

Name: Seth â€" Phone: 888-333-4585 â€" Fax: 877-878-1970
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:02:01 GMT

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