Charge Nurse

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves advocating for nurses, providing direct patient care, and ensuring high standards of care are met.

The ideal candidate will possess an ADN or equivalent, a registered nurse license in Arizona, and certification in Basic Life Support. Preference will be given to candidates with a BSN and two years of relevant RN experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or foreign equivalent required.
• Registered Nurse license in Arizona is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate.
• Evaluate care given by staff.

Skills

Mentorship

Patient Care

Communication

Coaching

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and participation in inservice education.
• Provides direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and department.
• Evaluates care given by staff.
• Coaches staff to improve care.
• Ensures standard of care is maintained.
• Exhibits a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Other ADN, Diploma or foreign equivalent
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support – CPR
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Preferred

• Bachelors Other BSN
• Two years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience

Where You'll Work

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ.