RN Charge Nurse - McAlester Pediatric

• Regular, Full-Time | Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm | Pay: Paygrade 13, Hourly, depending on experience
• Weekly earned wage access is an option for this position
• Job Summary: The Charge Nurse RN assesses the priorities of patients and will make appropriate patient assignments to ensure exceptional care. You will report to the Manager.

Primary Tasks

• Anticipate and evaluate discharge needs and coordinate with multi-health disciplines in planning for care after discharge.
• Perform physical and mental assessments on patients.
• Create individualized plan of care and revise plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment; evaluate patient plan for effectiveness.
• Assess pain management techniques; educate patient and family regarding pain management.
• Organize nursing activities reflecting due consideration for patients needs and the needs of the facility and staff.
• Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on the age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition.
• Consult other departments to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Operate with competency in assigned unit and using specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Current RN licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing
• Current CPR certification
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire
• Anticipate and evaluate discharge needs and coordinate with multi-health disciplines in planning for care after discharge.
• Perform physical and mental assessments on patients.
• Create individualized plan of care and revise plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment; evaluate patient plan for effectiveness.
• Assess pain management techniques; educate patient and family regarding pain management.
• Organize nursing activities reflecting due consideration for patients needs and the needs of the facility and staff.
• Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on the age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition.
• Consult other departments to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Operate with competency in assigned unit and using specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff.
• Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Current RN licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or Multi-State RN License
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
• PALS certification required within 6 months of hire