RN Charge Nurse/Shift Coordinator - Neuroscience Unit

NeuroScience Unit (NSU): is a 18 bed monitored unit (surveillance monitoring cameras, Intracranial pressure and cardio/respiratory monitoring) providing family centered nursing care to patients of all ages- newborns to young adults-with Neurology and Neurosurgery problems, including, but not limited to: •Post-operative Neuro-surgery •Seizures •Video Electroencephalography (VEEG) monitoring •GRID monitoring (intraoperative subdural VEEG monitoring) •Extraventricular drains •Encephalitis •Guillian-Barre syndrome •Neurologic trauma All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift to shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing and evaluating unit based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained.Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree (Required)Minimum Work Experience2 years Nursing experience. (Required)1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeThe Shift Coordinator, will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia .Functional AccountabilitiesProfessional Practice/ResearchParticipate/support Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey. Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process. Participate in community activities. Participates in Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing ProcessContinuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met. Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues. Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues. Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs. Demonstrates Ability to Communicate EffectivelyDemonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations.Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner.Effectively manage conflict resolution.Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.Educates Patient/FamilyFacilitate learning opportunities for all staff. Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met. SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Organizational AccountabilitiesDemonstratesDemonstrate awareness of cost containment strategies by efficiently planning staffing patterns, level and mix to meet patient care needs.Ensure staff adherence to unit/hospital policies.Participate in the performance appraisal process for all staff.Implement change with a positive impact.Display strong leadership in a team environment through example.Demonstrate initiatives and leadership through involvement in projects and committee work.Organizational Commitment/IdentificationPartner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organizationCommitted to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differencesDemonstrate personal and professional integrityMaintain confidentiality at all timesCustomer ServiceAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/CollaborationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial ResponsibilityUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things