Charge Nurse Neurology

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care in a critical care setting. This role requires effective communication, collaboration, and a commitment to patient safety and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, a valid RN license, and BCLS certification, with opportunities for further training in ACLS and PALS. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits such as paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience required; BSN preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary leadership in coordinating nursing care.
• Collaborates effectively, encourages communication.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and staff.
• Ensures care is delivered with respect for patient rights.
• Monitors staffing and supplies for designated shift.
• Stimulates ongoing professional development of staff.
• Implements Caring Science and enhances quality of patient care.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to organize and supervise clinical nursing care delivery

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Nursing research and Evidence-based practice

Performance Improvement

Practice Innovation

Professional Nursing Practice Theory

Resilient and flexible in a changing environment

Standards of clinical nursing practice

Systems for patient safety

Technology/informatics skills

Functions effectively under stressful situations

Ability to work effectively with the team

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Position Overview

Department: 34527 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Critical Care: 4 Ardmore Neuro NSU
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 35.1
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift CRN
Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with two years of experience required; BSN preferred. Registered Nurse licensure from the applicable state is required.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.

Essential Functions

1. Provides primary leadership in the coordination of nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and facilitates the integration of services across the continuum of care. Collaborates with PLAC to facilitate appropriate and timely patient placement.
2. Collaborates effectively by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively. Encourages communication and serves as a resource to staff and other departments.
3. Promotes a culture of safety for patients, self, co‑workers, and the facility in conjunction with the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. Facilitates the Care Delivery Model by monitoring the quality/safety outcomes, and implementing the performance improvement measures for identified metrics. Ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory compliance initiatives.
4. Ensures care is delivered with respect for patient’s rights and preferences. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security for patients and staff. Facilitates resolution of conflicts, collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery, and empowers staff in decision‑making through shared governance.
5. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager in monitoring staffing and supplies for designated shift. Assures nursing workload is measured and resources are allocated based on industry benchmarks and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality, cost‑effective care. Facilitates and monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing, education and experience.
6. Ensures a biogenic environment that stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Shared Governance, Theory of Human Caring, and professional practice. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery, and patient and staff satisfaction through a professional practice environment of mutual respect.
7. Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards, the nursing process and patient advocacy. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager takes responsibility for continuing education, developing best practices and maintaining the highest level of patient care and staff development.
8. Fosters a patient‑centered professional work environment through the implementation of Caring Science, the nursing process, staff development and collaborative team interactions for the enhancement of the quality of patient care.
9. Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with specific patient population. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of the needs of the patient population specific to the defined clinical area. Maintains competency related to patient population and identifies strategies to meet related needs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and supervise clinical nursing care delivery
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Nursing research and Evidence‑based practice
• Performance Improvement
• Practice Innovation
• Professional Nursing Practice Theory
• Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
• Standards of clinical nursing practice
• Systems for patient safety
• Technology/informatics skills
• Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
• Ability to work effectively with the team

Work Environment

Clean, well‑lit, and comfortable climate.
Potential exposure to contamination with bloody or bodily fluids, requiring protective equipment.
Highly stressful, dynamic conditions.
Required Protective Equipment: eye/face protection, gown, mask, and gloves.

Benefits

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits & More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Registered Nurse (RN) Role

The RN, a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care through evidence‑based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an acute care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.