Charge Med Surg RN

CommonSpirit Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charge Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital will lead a Medical Surgical unit of frontline nurses, overseeing care delivery and coordinating daily operations to ensure the highest standard of patient care. The role emphasizes advocacy for staff and optimal patient outcomes within a 24-bed unit supported by CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.

You will advocate for your team, mentor staff, monitor productivity, and engage with patients and families, aligning departmental goals with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN licensure in Nebraska or nurse licensure compact.
• Basic life support through American Heart Association required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as leader and teammate within the unit.
• Ensure reports and department deliver the best care to patients.
• Maintain high engagement with floor, nurses, patients and families.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients in the Medical Surgical unit.

Everyday, you will have an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, and the needs of your unit.

To be successful in this role, you'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

• Ability to serve as leader and teammate
• Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients
• High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department
• Mentor people on your team and share your knowledge and confidence with nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska or nurse licensure compact.
• Basic life support through American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Where You'll Work

The medical surgical unit is a 24-bed dedicated unit that cares for a variety of patients including general surgery, medsurg, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, and general medicine.

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program; providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.