Charge Nurse - Clinical
Mercy Care

Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:

Description:

Clinic hours: 7:00-5:00pm- flexible work shifts (8 hours)- some weekend health events may be required. No Nights required.

Clinic locations: Downtown Atlanta and Chamblee, Georgia.

Benefits offered to colleagues working 20 hours or more- effective the first day of work. Short and Long-term disability and basis life, paid for by the organization.

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months with the organization.

We are a National Health Service Corps site with the highest HPSA score; you can apply to NHSC which will provide assistance with student loans.

POSITION SUMMARY: Charge Nurse is responsible for the direction, organization, and supervision of the clinical staff, which typically includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs). The clinical manager will also aid in the coordination of nursing efforts to measure the effectiveness of patient care by quality standards.

The Responsibilities of a Charge Nurse

The Charge Nurse will work with clinical leaders and management teams to support the overall direction of the organization, as well as encourage, and monitor performance at the unit or department level. Other key responsibilities include the provision of feedback and mentoring to clinical and support staff, contribution to staff professional development, interviewing and hiring nurses and medical assistants, adhering to departmental budgets, and maintaining inventory of medications, equipment and supplies. Charge Nurse may also speak on behalf of their nursing staff when upper management is making decisions that affect the nursing unit. The clinical nurse manager serves as a representative and promotes the best interests of their staff and the patients that they care for.

"Charge nurses are experienced registered nurses who display exemplary leadership, management and communication skills."

• Apply evidence-based healthcare practices and nursing standards that support the values & mission of Mercy Care

• Managing, supervising nursing staff, and providing administrative support

• Focus on clinical process improvement, monthly reports on safety and quality within the clinical department

• Address any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment

• Patient care on the floor if there is a shortage of staff

• Adherence to clinical protocols (i.e., in-basket management, triage workflow, medication refill process, quality measure performance)

• Implementing training courses and organizing seminars to promote staff education

• Maintains ability to facilitate the VFC/AVP State program regulations and compliance.

As it relates to direct patient care, assist with....

• Patient care coordination (via direct patient care, face to face and phone visit)

• Triage patients that present to the clinic with acute needs and questions regarding care

• Execute Care plans for patients

• Are flexible/adaptable to manage emergencies

Oversight over programs would include....

• As assigned will include but are not limited to Vaccine for Children and Adults

• Chronic care disease management through health education services vis face to face, virtual, and scheduled appointments.

• Community partnership programs

• Preceptors for nursing students

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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