RN - Charge - Pre-Surgical Center - Full-time, Days, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care
United States, Florida, Pensacola
Dec 13, 2024
Job Description The Charge Nurse is responsible for the daily operations of the Pre Surgical Testing department. Daily duties include, but are not limited to, supervision of throughput of the patient arrival & preparation for surgery/procedure. Additional duties include but are not limited to: patient schedule maintenance of pre surgical testing, 6-week staff schedule, break/lunch planning, PROACT/Service Recovery procedures, attendance of department & facility assigned meetings/communication sessions, supervision of chart completion & accuracy of data recorded by the staff nurse. The Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse-Pre-Surgical Testing provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. They manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse-Pre-Surgical Testing collects data on patient medical/surgical history, medication history, & current prescribed treatment and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team in order to optimally prepare the patient for their surgery/procedure. The Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse works under the supervision of the clinical manager & director of Surgical Services. The Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals in the Pre-Surgical Testing department. Responsibilities Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other to address all identified needs. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient's responses are reassessed in order to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team, to ensure quality care. Assumes responsibility for daily personnel assignment/monitoring patient care and overall unit activities, in accordance with established standards. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters. Qualifications Minimum Education Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or Associates Degree Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Minimum Work Experience 2 years Nursing experience Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrated proficiency in perioperative nursing, knowledge and skills. Possess high level critical thinking skills. Demonstrates leadership behaviors Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, & communicate effectively at all levels of communication. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to adapt to changes in patient status, department workload. About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.