Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse - Full Time Days

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Supervises nursing services and personnel. Tuition reimbursement ~ Holiday premium pay ~ Shift and weekend differential pay ~Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage ~ Employee assistance program Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse - Full Time Days Essential Responsibilities: Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Critical Care Charge Nurses (ED & ICU) assist in the stabilization of critical patients outside of their primary focus area and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team assigned as primary caregivers. Promotes a collaborative multidisciplinary plan of care Role models and mentors staff for improved performance Detects patient/family concerns, legal/ethical issues through rounding Demonstrates effective multi-tasking when dealing with difficult aspects of patient care Collaborates with medical staff to promote progressive patient care and discharge planning Promotes unit based teambuilding activities Participates in development of policies, procedures, and practice standards Monitors and investigates unit risk events Provides guidance and professional support to nurses who provide care to patients in an assigned unit. Provides training to nurses, assesses individual performance, and makes certain that accreditation standards are meet. Directs the flow of patients and supports nurses in developing specialized care plans as needed. Follows through with all applicable compliance and quality expectations and may assist with budgeting. Serves a population newborn through geriatric. Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments. "Graduate of nursing program. Experience as a practicing RN. Required License/Certifications/Registrations Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations ~ Completion of specific unit based and general hospital competencies. Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing. Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills. With or without accommodation. ~ Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.