CCU/CVCU Charge Nurse — Critical Care Leader

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Critical care differential

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) seeks a Charge Nurse for the Critical Care unit. The role involves assigning patients, supervising nurses on shift, and supporting the Clinical Manager in staffing and operations.

Responsibilities include delivering safe, therapeutic care, managing a patient load, and applying the nursing process. Nevada RN licensure with BLS and CCU/CVCU experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Valid RN license by the Nevada State Board of Nursing with current licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by AHA is required; additional certifications may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Function as a charge nurse, assign patients to and monitor the work of nurses on the unit.
• Assist the Clinical Manager in supervising assigned employees on shift.
• Deliver basic, safe, therapeutic care to individuals or groups of patients.

Skills

Charge Nurse

Supervision

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Communication

Education

RN degree

BLS certification

Job description

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) seeks a Charge Nurse for the Critical Care unit. The role involves assigning patients, supervising nurses on shift, and supporting the Clinical Manager in staffing and operations.

Responsibilities include delivering safe, therapeutic care, managing a patient load, and applying the nursing process. Nevada RN licensure with BLS and CCU/CVCU experience are required.