Nurse Division Charge/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Division Charge/UKHC


Requisition Number
NR13224


Working Title
Trauma Division Charge Nurse


Department Name
H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
11


Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BSN



Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

Lifting & repositioning patients. pulling & pushing beds, stretchers, chairs, patient equipment. Some sitting for administrative computer work



Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour, 7PM-730AM NIGHT shifts, 36 HRS/ per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.



Job Summary

Trauma DCN will assist with patient flow through the continuum of care by working with HOA & physician teams. Provide added leader oversight for the service line on all shifts 24/7. Assist with monitoring quality measures & assuring joint commission readiness for all shifts. This position will also provide assistance with staff mentoring & educational support while on shift. The Trauma DCN will also be the first line of contact for service line when nursing leadership is not readily available.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Well developed skills in critical care management. Understanding of patient flow through the continuum of care. Understanding of computer programs: EHRs, Windows office programs.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

KBN RN licensure. Critical Care nursing. Trauma/surgical critical care preferred. ACLS & TNCC will be required



Deadline to Apply
11/14/2024


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