Charge Nurse ICU

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX seeks an ICU Clinical Supervisor (Charge Nurse) for night shifts. The ICU Charge Nurse balances administrative duties with direct patient care, coordinating staffing, patient flow and resources to ensure high-quality care.

Required: current RN license, BLS, ACLS within 30 days, and ICU supervisory experience; BSN preferred. Full-time role with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum two years of ICU leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ICU department operations during night shifts.
• Coordinate patient flow and staffing to meet patient needs.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff and conduct evaluations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

ICU experience

Staff nurse

Critical Care

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Information

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

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 a n ICU Clinical Supervisor, also referred to as a n Intensive Care Charge Nurse. The ICU Charge RN oversees the efficient functioning of the ICU department balancing administrative duties with patient care. The ICU Charge Nurse coordinate s patient flow, ensuring the right resources are available for patient needs and that priority cases are addressed promptly. Th e Charge Nurse will manage staff, assign duties based on skill and patient load while providing guidance and support ing the 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

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf