Registered Nurse -Emergency Department - Full Time - Shift

Join our team as a Full-Time, Days, Registered Nurse, at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, in OKC, OK. ~ INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. ~ Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more. ~ The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management and operations of the nursing unit they are assigned. The permanent charge nurse supervises and directs the activities on the nursing units, coordinates assignments, collaborates with physicians, and internal and external entities toward the delivery of safe patient care. The permanent charge nurse is also responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process. May be required to float to other units but this should be the exception and not the rule. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. The Charge Nurse’s responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Assisting care givers with standards of care, involving educators and/or the supervisor or nurse manager when necessary (house supervisor after hours) Facilitates unit performance improvement processes as directed by leadership Supervises and coordinates the delegation and implementation of patient care of licensed and non-licensed personnel for their assigned shift/area Is the primary point of contact for medical staff on that shift should they have a nursing question or concern. Rounding with medical staff when the primary nurse is unavailable for rounding. Managing patient assignments and unit workflow Projects staffing needs for the upcoming 12 and 24 hours, escalates issues as needed Performs safety huddles using the huddle boards prior to every shift: ensures bedside shift report is consistent every shift Reminds caregivers of hourly rounding when prompted by technology of time to round Makes patient rounds, ensuring white boards are up-to-date, high risk patients are set up for success (for example, high fall risk patients have all fall prevention tactics in place) Comfortable with crucial conversations when idle caregivers are not fulfilling expectations of helping colleagues or taking care of their assignment The Charge Nurse reports to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Oklahoma Associates of Science in Nursing required, BSN within two years of accepting position, preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Emergency Department Only: • Adult Critical Care Only: • INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.