Charge Nurse ICU

Prime Healthcare; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center is seeking an ICU Clinical Supervisor (Charge Nurse) to oversee ICU operations during night shifts. The role balances administrative duties with direct patient care, ensuring efficient patient flow, staffing, and resource coordination.

The Charge Nurse will guide the nursing team, uphold quality standards, and coordinate with leadership to manage urgent care needs. Qualified candidates will hold a current RN license with BLS; ACLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license required.
• BLS certification at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ICU operations, balancing administrative duties with patient care.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure resource availability for timely care.
• Direct supervision and evaluation of ICU staff; support nursing team.
• Collaborate with department managers to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Participate in patient/family interviews to enhance experiences.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Critical care nursing

Education

RN License

BSN Preferred

CCRN preferred

ACLS Certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Employment Type:Full Time

Shifts Available:Nights

Hours:12-hour shifts -7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Location:Dallas Regional Medical Center–Mesquite, TX

We are seeking an ICU Clinical Supervisor, also referred to as anIntensive Care Charge Nurse. The ICU Charge RNoversees the efficient functioning of the ICUdepartmentbalancing administrative duties with patient care.The ICU Charge Nursecoordinatespatient flow, ensuring the right resources are available for patientneedsand that priority cases are addressed promptly. The ChargeNursewillmanage staff, assign duties based on skill and patient load while providing guidance and supportingthe nursing team.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Responsible and accountable to the Department Director for the quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during his/her shift and assists the Director in the daily operation of the respective unit(s)/department.
• Provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor of unanticipated patient care events and/or risk management activities within patient care unit(s)
• Utilizes nursing personnel effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and assignments;
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and/or staff education as necessary
• Assists with performance evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR activities as needed
• Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures their proper use and functionality and assists in the daily maintenance of par levels;
• Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients; enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes
• Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis; directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain of command.
• Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the charge nurse, if necessary.
• May perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios; he/she shall be temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties during such times by Director/designee and shall document details of same on patient care assignment record.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital, ICU setting, preferred.
• Minimum of one year staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; Critical Care setting preferred.
• CCRN (AACN) within 2 years of hire, preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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