Charge Nurse-University Inpatient Rehab Hospital-Every Weekend

Location Overview: The future of rehabilitation is here. Brooks offers a unique and powerful opportunity for healthcare workers. With individualized clinical programs, you can see the positive impact you are making as patients progress toward functional independence each day. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospitals provide excellent service to patients who are recovering from injuries such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord, neurologic, traumatic and medically complex conditions. Join our amazing team and collaborative culture focused on growth and education. Help us make the difference as we empower patients to achieve their highest level of recovery.

Work Every Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 7am-7pm

Location: 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Position Summary: In accord with hospital policies, procedures, and standards, the Charge Nurse is responsible for 24 hour/day operations in a specific clinical unit, including staff development, performance assessment of staff, scheduling, quality assurance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for communicating significant events to appropriate Director.

• Evaluates staffing needs per shift and makes daily adjustments, as needed, to accommodate patient acuity and staff capabilities. Consults with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure continuity of patient care on a 24-hour basis.

• Promotes accountability and autonomy through primary nursing.

• Delegates responsibility for direct patient care based on patient age, developmental needs, and understanding. Makes assignments of nurses according to patient needs and staff abilities.

• Ensures the implementation of the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnoses, care plans, interventions, patient teaching, and evaluation of outcomes of care.

• Acts as resource person to all unit staff members.

• Performs patient care, as needed.

• Maintains safe unit environment. Ensures staff compliance with safety, fire and infection control policies and procedures.

• Provides for orientation of new staff members in collaboration with clinical specialists/educators.

• Evaluates individual staff member's performance in a timely manner in accord with established criteria and sets realistic goals. Seeks input from clinical coordinators regarding staff attendance and performance.

• Develops performance improvement plans and monitors quality of care. Reviews all variance reports and follows through with appropriate action, as needed.

• Evaluates staff in services/continuing education needs. Plans for in services in collaboration with clinical specialists/educators.

• Conducts staff meetings at least monthly on all shifts for problem solving activities and communicates information to staff.

• Participates in nursing management committees.

• Assists with facilitating the Organ Procurement Program on designated shift.

• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the healthcare team.

• Identifies, corrects, and/or refers interdepartmental problems in collaboration with Nurse Manager.

• Acts as a resource person to other team members, department managers, and students.

• Participates in inter- and intra- institutional education programs.

• Assists with initiation and implementation of new programs in a timely and efficient manner.

• Assists in evaluating effectiveness of existing and new programs.

• Assures a clean and safe environment on the patient unit.

• Participates in professional development activities to enhance self-learning.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing,

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, with at least three years' experience in rehabilitation nursing.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• BSN or Baccalaureate in related field and CRRN nursing preferred.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits package

• Vacation/Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plan

• Employee Discounts

• Clinical Education and Professional Development Program

Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.