Charge Nurse (2704) - Quincy

This position is responsible for assisting with the efficient and effective management and supervision of the clinical area at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Quincy. This position must utilize independent judgment, problem-solving and nursing skills to maintain excellent patient care and resolve clinical operational issues. This position assists with direct supervision of all nursing personnel in the clinical area.

SIU School of Medicine does not participate in the E-Verify program. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

ADMINISTRATION 50%
1.Assists with managing the cIimcaI nursing practice and patient care delivery services and functions of the department; hires, schedules, orients, trains, evaluates and disciplines nursing staff.
2.Delegates authority and accountability to nursing staff for appropriate clinical nursing practice and patient care decisions.
3.,Resolves issues related to patient care and scheduling of staff.
4.Assists with overseeing teaching and health maintenance of staff, residents, midlevel students, medical students, and patients. Supports the staff and assists in implementing changes in the patient care policies.
5.Assists with maintaining a safe and caring environment for patients that are conducive to positive health teaching and health maintenance.
6.Assists with department's compliance and staff education regarding regulations and departmental policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.
7.Assists in revising and upgrading standards of practice in the department with effective compliance mechanisms in place.
8.Assists with coordinating and training faculty, residents, fellows, rnidlevel providers, staff, midlevel students, and medical students in regard OSHA policies.
9.Interacts with Department of Public Health, nursing homes, hospitals and others for services of patients.
10.Assists with implementing and evaluating quality assurance program. Participates in CQI committees and helps implementation process.
11.Seeks out and incorporates standards of care from professionals by attendance at meetings and seminars which are relevant to the department.
12.Effectively educates staff and implements compliance activities.
13.Assists with recruiting, hiring, retention, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and educating nursing staff.
14.Assures effective and appropriate use of all available resources to assure quality patient care.
15.Ensures accuracy of nursing department payroll.
16.Suggests and implements ideas for greater efficiency and utilizes organizational resources to 'assist staff or meet regulatory compliance.
17.Assists in ordering patient education materials, nursing supplies and equipment.
18.Oversees appropriate inventory levels and inventory of any vaccines.
19.Other duties as assigned.
PATIENT CARE 45%
1.Obtains complete health and nursing histories for individuals and families who are patients of the clinic; utilizes this information when providing telephone triaging, direct care and patient education. Utilizes this information to identify gaps in care and barriers in clinic workflow and individual patients.
2.Offers the patient any brochures, diets or booklets pertaining to his/her particular health problems.
3.Teaches patient components of health care related to his/her diagnosis.
4.Participates in development of patient education.
5.Assists in patient teaching of new procedures such as nebulizer treatments, insulin management and other chronic disease treatments.
6.Coordinates follow-up of outpatient services; facilitates scheduling and performance of tests and procedures; provides follow-up care in conjunction with provider furnishing information and teaching. Utilizes quality measures such as UDS data, PCMH data, MU reports and other quality reports to identify patients with barriers or gaps in care.
7.,obtains pre-certifications and referrals for managed care patients, patients that are identified as high-risk or having barriers to care, and identifies specialized patient needs and informs appropriate staff members of staff.
8.Attends in-service classes and other meetings as directed and deemed necessary; suggests ideas for in-service training and improving patient education.
9.Assist with preparation of medications and treatment with consideration for patient safety as directed by provider.
10.Assists with data collection regarding patient-related issues including maintaining
database/referral network of health services in collaboration with IT department.
11.Follows-up on provider's orders by transcribing these on charts and notifying the pharmacy when appropriate.
12.Participates in patient-care audits related to UDS data, MU, and PCMH.
EDUCATION 5%
1.Assists with planning in-services and educational meetings for staff.
2.Coordinates and leads staff meetings, attends regular departmental and organizational committee meetings and communicates all relevant information to staff.
3.Assists with orientation, training and evaluation of resident physicians, medical and nursing students.
4.Assists with continuing education opportunities to our professionals and patients related to designated specialty.
5.,Assists with development of educational materials for patient education related to specialty.

REDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
2. Three years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse or 2 years work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse with 1 year of supervisory experience.

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team.
3. Problem solving abilities.
4. Adaptability
5. Excellent customer service skills.
6. Ability to function without direct supervision.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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