Coordinates all unit functioning including patient care, staffing, policies and standards, and budgeting. Acts as a liaison between unit personnel, medical staff, and hospital administration. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in the management of the unit. Has 24-hour accountability for designated unit(s). Accepts responsibility for maintaining and following approved facility policies and procedures.
Education and Formal Training: Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program. Current valid North Carolina license as a Registered Nurse with biannual renewal. Current certification in CPR and ASLS. New employees required to have certification will be expected to have current certification at new hire or obtain BCLS within 30 days of hire date. They will be given one month grace period for completing BCLS renewal and 6 months grace period for obtaining or renewal of ASLS. If not renewed by the end of this one month (for BCLS) or six month period (for ASLS), the employee will not be allowed to work or use PTO. Completion of general and job specific orientation program.
Work Experience: Two years progressive nursing experience required. One-year management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to work effectively with others, leadership ability and willingness to accept responsibility. Clinical expertise in critical care and knowledge of current nursing trends
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient health care to residents of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina and parts of southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 800 team members, Hugh Chatham includes a medical group of more than 50 providers across 24 locations and five counties. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham is a leader in using technology to coordinate care for patients and to make healthcare more accessible, and cost-effective. Recent accolades for Hugh Chatham include being named a 2017 “Most Wired” Hospital, the 2018 Women’s Choice Awards for Patient Safety and Stroke Care, and its 8th consecutive “A” Safety Grade from The Leapgrog Group. For more information, please visit our web site at HughChatham.org. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @HughChatham.