Charge Nurse at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital – Clinton, Missouri

Responsible for maintaining the Surgery department Standards of Practice during assigned shifts. Accountable for patient care decisions and delegation of tasks to ancillary and/or unlicensed staff members. Responsible for maintaining patient throughput in the treatment process. Assesses staff capabilities and makes assignments based on the needs of the patient population. Responsible for assisting in patient nurse leader rounding and driving patient experience. Assists the director by supporting staff to address education needs and improve processes. Provides feedback to the director on staff performance. Manages behavior standards during assigned shifts. Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments. Functions within the goals of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, HIPAA regulations, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, and the Code of Professional and Business Ethics. Accountable for participation in performance improvement activities, infection control practices, and safety measures within the department.

Required:
MO Registered Nurse license in good standing
Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred
Current BLS certification
Willing to obtain ACLS certification within six months of hire
One to three years' experience

Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with the candidate's relevant experience and skills.