Charge Nurse Neuroscience

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring a Charge Nurse for the Neuroscience unit. The RN will coordinate and evaluate unit activities, mentor staff, and model nursing practice while upholding hospital policies. This role supports quality care and improvement initiatives under the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager.

Requirements include nursing degree and active RN licensure; BSN preferred. The position offers day and night shifts, with Regular-Full time status in a hospital setting within Alabama.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; BSN preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff.
• Proficiency with computer-based charting and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate unit activities for quality patient care.
• Mentor staff and serve as a role model for nursing practice.
• Apply nursing process, quality improvement standards, and hospital policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• May assume additional duties within scope of role.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Supervision

Infection control

Problem solving

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Day and Night shift available Summary: The RN - Charge Nurse shall be responsible to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care during the assigned shift. This individual is responsible to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and will serve as a mentor to the staff. The Charge Nurse shall demonstrate the consistent ability to act as a role model by providing direction in the application of the nursing process, quality improvement standards, and organizational and department goal and objectives in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position may have additional duties assigned that is within scope of the role. Education/Experience: Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred. Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required. License/Certification: Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: Charge Nurse Neuroscience RN Charge Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.