Charge Nurse (RN), Drake, LTAC, 3 South, Full Time, Days

Location : Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute CareDepartment : 3 SouthHours : 7a-730pShift : DaysUC Health is hiring a full-time Charge RN, for LTAC 3 South, for the day shift at Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care.

The Charge RN will support Daniel Drake's LTAC 3 South department, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.

About Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute CareDaniel Drake Center specializes in providing post-acute and transitional care services for patients recovering from a catastrophic injury or illness.

Daniel Drake Center is the only hospital-based skilled nursing facility in the Cincinnati region. With a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services including medically complex care, skilled nursing, assisted living, wellness services, and research, Daniel Drake Center offers comprehensive care continuum and a variety of services to help patients throughout their recovery.

Unit Details* Participate "Grow Your Own" opportunities to access training and growth opportunities within the department.

Enjoy a family-oriented and collaborative work environment.* Gain access to extensive hospital resources that are shared among units.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose : to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world.

Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.The Charge Nurse reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager in all matters of patient care and unit operations.

The Charge Nurse is the person who reaches out for the appropriate resources to respond to care needs in the unit ? situation to situation and patient to patient.

The Charge Nurse is responsible for assigning nursing care activities at the beginning of the shift and during the shift.

The Charge Nurse uses knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

The care is culturally based and age-specific.The Charge RN is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing.

The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

The care is culturally based and age-specific.* Receives and gives a complete, concise and timely report on condition of patients to oncoming Charge Nurse.

• Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient / family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Gives clear instructions to patients / family regarding treatment, and involves family / guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
• Monitors for performance concerns and addresses applicable concerns by staff follow up and coaching. Informs Clinical Manager / Clinical Coordinator of significant staff performance or discipline issues.
• Accepts and fulfills Charge Nurse duties.* Assigns patients appropriately to caregivers based on patient needs and skill level of staff.
• Adjusts assignments as patient needs change.* Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Education and Experience Requirements : Experience : At least one year of nursing experience required; previous additional clinical.

Required Skills and Knowledge : The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities and skills to provide culturally-specific patient care and education.

The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains confidentiality.

The RN demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth. The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change, as well as the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.

The RN demonstrates ongoing competency in clinical performance for age-related care, growth and development needs, treatment protocols and psychosocial needs of patients, with the primary focus on adult and geriatric patients.

Licenses and Certifications : The Charge RN is a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, who holds a current license to practice nursing in the state of Ohio.

Membership in a professional organization is desirable, but not required. BCLS required prior to patient contact. ACLS telemetry and certification(s) specific to medical / surgical, orthopedic, critical care or gerontological nursing desired.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!About UC HealthUC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations.

Members of UC Health include : UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including : UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center.

Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.