Acuity-Adaptable Charge Nurse: Shift Leader

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to provide shift leadership and clinical expertise on the unit. You will coordinate staffing to meet patient needs, mentor staff, and ensure care aligns with plan and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ongoing patient education, and quality improvement activities, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient care and maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice; compact licenses must be transferred within 60 days of start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Unit-Specific Certification such as ACLS, PALS, etc.
• Experience in the assigned clinical area.
• Mentoring experience.
• RN with BSN required within four years of hire/promotion; education agreement may take precedence.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and clinical expertise on their shift and department.
• Coordinates unit resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient needs.
• Acts as a role model of competency and professionalism.
• Assesses physical, social, and psychological status; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop plan of care.
• Directs the interdisciplinary care team and ensures care aligns with plan and licensure.
• Communicates effectively to educate patients and families and to coordinate care.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement in clinical care, service experience, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to provide shift leadership and clinical expertise on the unit. You will coordinate staffing to meet patient needs, mentor staff, and ensure care aligns with plan and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, ongoing patient education, and quality improvement activities, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient care and maintaining professional standards.