Charge RN-L3 (Operating Room)

The Charge Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:

Leadership:

• Directs reviews, assigns and organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another Registered Nurse.


• Applies the KP Nursing mission, vision, values and behaviors in daily practice.


• Understands needs and sets priorities for the department.


• Provides professional leadership and direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.


• Coordinates departmental operations and delegates tasks appropriately. Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN/MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Just Culture, Quality, Service, and Safety).


• Supports and enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVN s, UAs/CNAs (and other ancillary staff as appropriate).


• Upholds compliance with Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation and licensure requirements.


• Upholds the standards of the California Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.


• Champions new ideas; Actively collaborates with others through the change process.


• Acts as a resource, preceptor and mentor to new employees, registry, students and other team members in department specific operations and patient care activities.


• Collaborates with or refers to manager/clinical nurse specialist/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit.


• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve problems in collaboration with work team and with other departments.


• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.


• Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes.


• Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

Nursing Process:

• Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations as well as operational concerns of provider and staff.


• Possesses experience and skills to be a resource for providers, RNs, LVNs, USs/CNAs, (and other ancillary staff as appropriate).


• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet the department demands of the day; facilitates and relieves staff breaks.


• Actively involved in assigning, orienting, precepting and coaching staff as needed.

Documentation:

• Conducts audits and ensures