Charge Nurse - Adolescent Population (days)

Charge NurseShift: 7a-7p, every other weekend & holidays requiredPopulation: AdolescentsPosition SummaryThe Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and supervising nursing care on an assigned shift to ensure a high level of patient care in keeping with the goals and philosophies of Menninger and the nursing discipline.Key Functions1. Provide leadership in delivery of nursing care on the assigned programa. Create and maintain a work climate that encourages positive nursing staff morale, motivation and commitmentb. Role model effective interdisciplinary collaborationc. Provide effective supervision of staff nurses and mental health associatesd. Apply principles of effective team functioninge. Coach and mentor stafff. Participate in performance evaluationsg. Support and participate in shared governanceh. Facilitates educational and orientation experiencesi. Makes budgetary recommendations to nurse manager regarding operational needs for the unit, including management of overtime and supplies2. Exhibit leadership in professional practicea. Demonstrated commitment to life-long learningb. Maintain active participation in professional organizationc. Insure current clinical knowledge and application to patient cared. Interprets unit acuity and adjusts patient care and staffing as needed; utilizes staffing advisory committee as guidee. Assures effective written and verbal shift communicationf. Fosters staff developmentg. Utilization of informatics for information management and technologyEducation Required:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).License/Certification:Current license to practice as RN in State of TexasCertification in Psychiatric Mental health nursing within one year of hire or eligibility to take exam.Experience:Two or more years of experience as a psychiatric staff nurse.