Charge Nurse - Naperville, United States - SCA Health

SCA Health
SCA Health
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Naperville, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Overview:

At SCA Health, we have a team of 11,000 dedicated individuals who take care of 1 million patients annually and provide comprehensive support to physician specialists in various facets of patient care.

Our team works together to create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans, and health systems towards a common goal of achieving high-quality outcomes, enhancing patient and provider experiences, all while reducing the overall cost of care.

Being part of Optum, we are part of an integrated care delivery system that helps us assist our partners in navigating the complex healthcare landscape. SCA Health stands out with its dynamic group of physician-driven specialty care businesses that offer tailored solutions to address any need or challenge:

  • We facilitate new and innovative ways for patients to connect with physicians as part of Optum and through our Specialty Management Solutions business.
  • We have introduced a physician-led, multisite model of practice solutions that empower physicians and support their transition to value-based care.
  • We are pioneers in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, ensuring transparent and predictable billing for patients.
  • We support physicians in various aspects beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary services.

The new SCA Health embodies our current identity, future ambitions, and the abundant career opportunities that await YOU.


Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
The Charge Nurse role involves supervising and supporting a nursing staff alongside providing patient care. This position entails maintaining high standards of patient care, evaluating fellow nurses, and serving as an educational resource.


Key Responsibilities:
  • The Charge Nurse must be an experienced registered nurse showcasing leadership, management, and communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing, supervising, and assisting the nursing staff, offering administrative support, and delivering patient care.
  • Duties consist of coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and overall patient flow, assigning nurses and support staff, and remaining flexible to prioritize and adapt during emergencies.
  • The Charge Nurse guides in providing care to new or special needs patients, answers queries on operating room procedures, collaborates with nurses and patients to develop personalized care plans, conducts training sessions for new staff, and organizes needs assessments.

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
  • In addition to managerial tasks, Charge Nurses handle administrative responsibilities such as scheduling, inventory management, and updating staff on protocol changes. Some may also be involved in budget planning for the nursing team.

Nursing Duties and Responsibilities
  • While primarily managerial and administrative in nature, Charge Nurses also engage in patient care activities, the extent depending on the schedule and case complexity.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Adherence to our core values
  • Promote top-notch clinical nursing standards
  • Lead, manage, and supervise Staff Nurses
  • Deliver person-centered nursing care to residents for an enriched life
  • Conduct supervision sessions and Appraisals for Staff Nurses
  • Foster positive relationships within the nursing team, encourage input for service enhancements, maintain accurate written records, and communicate changes effectively
  • Assume named nurse/link nurse responsibilities, report any issues, challenge and guide for improvement in practice
  • Resolve team issues, involve HR for support if needed, ensure staff compliance with policies and regulations, and uphold regulatory requirements
  • Attend internal staff meetings, maintain good relations with regulatory bodies and relevant organizations

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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