Charge RN - Medical Surgical (Specialty Surgery) - KSMC 2S / 24 Hr / Nights
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Happy Valley
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: The Charge Nurse, under the direct and
indirect supervision of the Nursing Unit Coordinator, Assistant
Coordinator and/or Hospital Supervisor facilitates and assists with
all levels of nursing care being provided to a group of patients
within one nursing unit during the period of one working shift. In
addition to these responsibilities, the Charge Nurse frequently
assumes all or partial staff nurse responsibilities. The Charge
Nurses are directly accountable to the Nursing Coordinator for the
unit. The Charge Nurses assist the staff nurses with day to day
problem solving, communication between shifts, and may serve as a
link between staff nurse and the Nursing Coordinator. Essential
Responsibilities: The Charge Nurse will assist in the supervising
of nursing personnel: Assist in the interviewing process of
applicants for posted positions and makes recommendations to the
Coordinator. Support organizational goals and objectives. Provide
input into staff evaluations. Monitor performance of staff and
provide documentation of performance problems to the Coordinator.
Provide input into the development and maintenance of staffing
patterns for the patient care unit and helps to monitor day-to-day
staffing and utilization of nursing resources. Coordinate staff
meetings under the direction of the Coordinator. The Charge Nurse
will contribute to overall functioning of the Unit by monitoring
resources. Identify and communicate to the Coordinator systems
problems that interfere with effective client care and convey risk
situations to the Coordinator. Participate and give input into
trend analysis for the operational budget. Assist with materials
management, ensuring availability of supplies needed. Provide
direction during emergency situations as delegated. The Charge
Nurse will actively participate in providing and/or facilitating
client care. Participate in the development and implementation of
standards of client care, policies and procedures and protocols.
Coordinate and participate in the delivery of patient care on a
specific unit. Utilizing the nursing process: 1. Assess need and
priorities of patient. 2. Assist in the implementation of nursing
care. 3. Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care. Participate in the
development and ongoing monitoring of quality assurance activities.
Provide input into and participate in development and achievement
of departmental goals and objectives. Participate in
multi-disciplinary patient care conferences and discharge planning
activities as appropriate. Identify and assist in problem-solving
both intrashift and intershift. Keep Coordinators Hospital
Supervisors informed of problems/resolutions. Function within
expected behavior standards of Staff Nurse as participating in
role. The Charge Nurse will function as an educator for other
health care professional and clients. Assists in development and
presentation of in-service programs. Participates in clinical
orientation to the nursing unit. Participate in the planning and
provision of education/teaching to patients and their families.
Serve as a resource to other departments in area of specialty. The
Charge Nurse will participate in professional activities for self
and others. Support departmental and organizational philosophy,
goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Participate in
meetings, special projects, and committees as designated. Support
and/or participate in research programs approved by the Department
of Nursing as designated. Promote interdepartmental and
intradepartmental communications. Foster good public relations.
Assume responsibility for own continuing education and development.
The Staff Nurse will apply knowledge of organizational expectations
of personnel policies and procedures. Follow appropriate policies
and procedures for use of time in work environment, including
absenteeism and tardiness. Monitor and take corrective action to
prevent recurring absences. Return promptly from breaks and
schedule them in concert with co-workers to provide appropriate
coverage of unit and client care activities. Consistently on time
and ready to work at start of shift and has assignments completed
at end of shift. Maintain confidentiality of all client and
organizational records. Release information according to
established policy/procedure. Demonstrate a positive attitude while
at the work site. Does not conduct personal conversations when
members are waiting for service. Does not carry on discussions
regarding other staff members, the organization, or medical care in
public areas. Restricts personal business to non-client care areas
during bonafide break times. Identify self by wearing a name tag,
and verbally introducing self by name, title and/or department.
Address members with courtesy and respect. Provide assistance to
members or connects member with appropriate person when needed.
Apply same courtesy standards to members on the telephone as in
person. Basic Qualifications: Experience Three (3) years of
Registered Nurse experience, one year in clinical specialty.
Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing. High school
diploma or GED. License, Certification, Registration Registered
Nurse License (Oregon) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements:
Experience in acute care or skilled nursing, utilizing the nursing
process, effective problem solving and communication skills. Must
pass the telemetry test within 6 months of hire or transfer to the
unit. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of recent Med/Surg
experience in an acute care setting Experience with insulin drips
Baccalaureate degree in nursing. Med/Surg Certification
Demonstrated clinical judgment with inpatient surgical
patients.
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