Charge Nurse - General Medical Unit

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 61,372 - 87,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Wellness program access

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Albuquerque is seeking a Charge RN for its General Medical Unit. This role entails supervising nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. Ideal candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and a valid nursing license. The position offers full-time hours with benefits such as tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Coordination of patient care activities, including admissions and discharges.
• Clinical resource for nurses promoting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Facilitate communication between nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
• Monitor patient care quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Nursing supervision

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Overview

Our General Medical Unit is looking for a Charge RN to join its team. The Charge RN will work under the direction of the Nursing Director, with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes, including patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s).

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week) | Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable alarm badge (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate patient care activities, including admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assign and adjust nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses, promoting best practices in patient care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control guidelines.
• Facilitate communication between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Monitor patient care quality and safety, addressing any concerns promptly.

Benefits

• We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $54.00/Hr. Compensation disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.