Registered Nurse - Critical Care Charge Nurse

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Grand Itasca is a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

• POSITION : Critical Care Services Charge Nurse
• EMPLOYMENT TYPE : .6-.75 (48-60 hours / pay period)
• WORK SCHEDULE : Days / Nights
• DEPARTMENT : Critical Care Services
• Internal posting through : 12 / 4 / 24

JOB SUMMARY :

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who has demonstrated expertise in critical care. Effectively delivers critical care to the patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, the Charge Nurse possesses the following skills : demonstrated leadership ability, ability to process multiple sources of information independently utilizing critical thinking, is adaptable to frequently changing situations, understands and responds to the needs of a multi-disciplinary team, works to build trust, is passionate about the needs of the customer (patient, family, providers, team members), demonstrated communication skills, and works to empower all members of the team to work toward their full potential. This position is responsible to ensure that timely, accurate, and professional nursing care is provided to the patients and families.

Here's what you'll do when you join us :

ER / ICU RNs, Monitor Tech's and Critical Care Unit Coordinators

Collaborates with the MSP and Surgical Services Charge Nurses to assist with any needs of coordinating patient flow.

Assists / supports staff with all levels of patient care delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Registered with the Minnesota Board of Nursing. BSN preferred.

2. Equivalent of two (2) years Critical Care experience, three (3) years preferred within the past five years.

a. ECG recognition / interpretation

b. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) and / or CCRN certification preferred or willing to obtain within 24 months

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required and maintain certification.

4. Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification or attain certification within six months of employment and maintains certification.

5. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Comprehensive Advance Life Support (CALS) certification or attain certification within 12 months of employment and maintains certification.

6. Demonstrated abilities to manage large volumes of multiple patient, family, staff and physicians priorities within short time frames and organize workload; includes critical thinking, teaching / delegation skills and respectful communication.

a. Demonstrates mature judgment, initiative and proficiency in nursing skills

b. Demonstrates leadership qualities, executive and organizational abilities

c. Ability to lead and mentor change in culture of patient care team

d. Ability to adapt resources to the need of the situation

e. Leads by example in displaying consistent behaviors reflective of GICH standards of conduct

7. Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.

8. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

EEO / AA Employer / Vet / Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

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