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Caring For the Community You Love Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus! Perks of working at Fisher-Titus: Hours of Work-Emergency Department - Full Time (7a-7p) Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more! Shift, Weekend & PRN differential About Fisher-Titus: Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.
Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community General
The Charge Nurse coordinates shift activities through effective leadership in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures throughout the inpatient areas. Assists staff and other providers. Communicates effectively with team members and managers/supervisors.
The shift charge nurse acts as a resource for clinical concerns in relation to policy, equipment and technology. Education, Licensure, Registration and
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred Current state license BLS certification required 2 years of experience as a Medical/Surgical nurse and/or ICU experience preferred Completed Crucial Conversations course or willingness to complete within 1 year of employment ACLS and PALS within 6 months of employment Demonstrated skill/competence in provision of care to medical/surgical, pediatric, and intensive care patients.
- All essential functions of staff nurse position Remains calm and approachable in stressful situations and demonstrates ability to make quick decisions. Available to assist staff. Recognizes level of performance and provides feedback (recognition or coaching in collaboration with the Department Manager). Demonstrates effective leadership skills by promoting teamwork, initiating huddles and effective shift report. Demonstrates effective communication skills facilitating conflict resolution. Acts as a liaison between team members, physicians and other departments. Demonstrates time management and organization skills. Demonstrates competence in use and troubleshooting of technology/equipment and remains current on updates and changes. Complete Nurse Leader Rounding on patients as directed by the Department Manager. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe their responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards. Working Conditions:
- Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs.
- Sit – 1-2 hrs.
- Bend – 1/3 or more of time
- Squat – 1/3 or more of time
- Climb – up to 1/3 of time Reach 1/3 or more of time
- Lift - 1/3 or more of time
- Carry – 1/3 or more of time
- Push – 1/3 or more of time
- Pull – 1/3 or more of time
- Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
- Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
- Right Foot - Gross Motor Function
- Left Foot - Gross Motor Function
- Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure - Yes
- Standards of Employment: Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance. Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management. Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications. Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards. Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Core
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus. Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Key Service Behavior: Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time Engages in active listening skills Utilizes the AIDET communication tool Uses key words at key times Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care Engages in practices that will continually improve processes Education Associates (required) Licenses and Certifications Certification ACLS (preferred) Certification CPR (required) Certification PALS (preferred) Registered Nurse (required)