Charge Nurse - Birthplace - PT - Night

Status: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 24 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview This position is responsible for supervision of the registered nurses, LPNs and PCTs in the Birthplace. Their responsibilities primarily focus on managing the operational aspects of the departments including: Scheduling; daily assignments; communications with staff; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including but not limited to daily multi-disciplinary rounds, collaboration with other maternal/child departments related to staffing and patient care management; employee evaluation; employee performance; and oversight of documentation. In addition, this position is the primary contact to whom providers may bring issues regarding the registered nurses within the department. This position supports department service and hospital standards. They have to maintain competency on assessing and managing the patients within their department to be able to assist staff as needed.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred High School Diploma / GED required in birthplace per CMS/CLIA requirements Required Experience Qualifications 2 years Current experience in related clinical field in acute care facility. Preferred Supervisor experience. Preferred Experience with infants. Preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency) Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency) Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required What you will do Promotes effective relationships among all disciplines to achieve quality outcomes and a culture of safety. Engages in creating an Interprofessional environment that promotes respect, trust, and integrity. Communicates to lead change, influence others, and resolve conflict. Embraces and leads practice innovations and role performance to promote ongoing personal and professional growth among team members. Mentors team and others to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Demonstrates authority, ownership, accountability, and responsibility for appropriate delegation of nursing care to support patient throughput and capacity management. Must remain clinically competent to perform direct patient care. Must be able to link organization objectives and strategic planning to department goals and operations. Supports the direction and vision of the organization and is able to communicate that effectively to the team. Uses critical thinking to identify and prioritize responsibilities and activities. Problem-solves and makes decisions using professional judgement. Participates in developing staff through education and competencies. Responsible for creating a welcoming environment and successful orientation for new team members. Responsible for staff performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback and ongoing