Charge nurse - rn - general surgical unit full time nights - united states, gainesville

nghs: opportunities start here.

nghs is currently seeking a charge nurse (rn) for our general surgical unit in gainesville.

full-time, night shift (7p-7a)

** sign on bonus, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance offered**

n6g is a 32-bed nursing unit with all private rooms, 4 equipped with negative pressure and 2 with bariatric ceiling lifts. care is rendered to patients with a variety of specialties including, but not limited to:

bariatric surgery - gastric bypass, gastric sleeve & adjustable gastric banding urology diagnosis and procedures oncology/gynecology surgery general surgery including major bowel procedures vascular surgery procedures plastic surgery - skin grafts, flaps & reconstructive surgery podiatry other medical & surgical patients in times of high census 

the charge nurse, under the direct and indirect supervision of the nurse manager or administrative supervisor, facilitates and assists with all levels of nursing care provided to patients within a nursing unit or practice location. the charge nurse will assist clinical nurses with day to day problem solving and will facilitate communication between care team providers. he/she coordinates, elevates and resolves problems and conflicts as they occur. the charge nurse assumes shift accountability for patient flow, matching patient needs with available resources, and elevates patient safety concerns/situations as well as any other situation that is unable to be resolved during the shift. the charge nurse leadership role is critical to improving the quality of care provided on the individual nursing unit/practice setting. in addition to these responsibilities, when needed the charge nurse may assume all or partial staff nurse responsibilities. the charge nurse is the first level of administration assigned to the unit in the absence of the nurse manager. the charge nurse participates in peer interviewing and peer evaluation. the charge nurse is included in worked hours per patient day (whppd) and is assigned by self to direct patient care assignment as unit need indicates. the charge nurse assists in the advancement of the professional practice environment by communicating the nghs nursing strategic direction and focusing on activities that support the nursing strategic direction. provides nursing involvement support for voice and the ndnqi quality teams including supporting team members in their professional participation. assists with overall clinical governance and other projects as assigned.

we're looking for someone who:

admits mistakes and shortcomings communicates effectively takes initiative empathetic promotes teamwork adapts to change

job specific & unique knowledge, skills & abilities

meets all certifications requirements defined by unit (bls, acls, pals)     demonstrates strong clinical expertise and judgement strong computer skills (defined by unit) strong leadership/management skills and abilities demonstrates critical thinking skills

essential tasks & responsibilities

functions as part of the leadership team directly accountable to the nurse manager.  accepts responsibility for achieving objectives through individual work activities and the outputs of the care team. provides guidance to staff members, assesses staff performance, and provides feedback to the nurse manager or nursing supervisor. has responsibility of timely evaluation and completion of assigned formal employee evaluations.  oversees completion of unit specific administrative tasks (pi audits, code charts, bed meetings) accesses and follows policies serves as a role model to other employees and consistently demonstrates skills and characteristics the organization values plans for changes in staffing or an influx of admissions or discharges.  delegates work and make staffing assignments appropriate and fairly. handles stress and manages crisis situations efficiently and effectively. when crisis occurs, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the care team and demonstrates the ability to make or adjust assignments. analyzes errors, takes accountability, and finds ways to help the staff improve performance through process improvement initiatives. uses effective time management skills maintains accessibility and visibility on the unit-rounding with staff, managers, or physicians if necessary.

minimum qualifications:

graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

associate nursing degree.

licensed to practice as an rn in georgia.

professional organization membership within 3 months of hire into the role

one-year experience in a direct patient care role in an acute care environment and in the specialty.

preferred qualifications

nursing degree (either bsn or msn) strongly encouraged within 5 years

three years of direct patient care experience in an acute care environment and within the specialty.

working at nghs means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

northeast georgia health system is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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