Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing units, coordinate staffing, and ensure high-quality patient care across shifts. The role demands strong clinical expertise, supervision, and effective communication with the care team.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate care and professional development in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN preferred for higher responsibilities.
• Experience in clinical leadership and staff supervision is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supports, prioritizes and supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift.
• Acts as designee for unit matters in nurse manager/director absence.
• Makes staff assignments to meet patient care needs.
• Delegates unit tasks to ensure patient care and unit needs are met.
• Monitors staffing mix, patient volumes and acuity for appropriate coverage.
• Communicates effectively with team members and others on shift.
• Drives quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Mentors staff through preceptor training and role modelling.
• Partners with nurse manager/director on quality projects and evaluations.
• Responds to issues requiring immediate resolution and informs leadership.

Skills

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Nursing leadership

Patient care oversight

Quality improvement

Precepting

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Sign on Bonus: Up to $10,000 SOB Based on Eligibility

The Charge Nurse is a registered nurse who assists the nurse manager/director in coordination, direction, throughput and evaluation of patient care, unit activities and staff activities and performance on an assigned shift. Incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and professional standards of nursing in daily practice. Applies knowledge of patient requirements, growth and development to effectively make assignments and interventions. Facilitates the provision of consistent care based on changing needs of patients on unit. Manages clinical and non-clinical activities on the unit in absence of the unit manager/director. Coordinates all unit activities for smooth operation in the absence of the unit manager/director.

• Supports, evaluates, prioritizes and supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift.
• Serves as designee for unit matters in nurse manager/director absence.
• Makes assignments for staff to meet patient care needs and for incoming patients.
• Makes patient assignments and delegates unit specific task assignments to ensure patient care and unit needs are met. Monitors effectiveness and completion of unit assignments.
• Evaluates staffing by considering mix of caregivers, patient volumes (current and anticipated), patient acuity and staff availability.
• For shift assigned and oncoming shift; demonstrates timely and effective communication skills in daily interactions with team members and others.
• Performance Improvement/Quality: Seeks to proactively improve quality of the services provided and patient care outcomes. Serves as unit champion and resource to staff for quality and patient safety initiatives and issues. Effectively uses change management methods to support improvement activities.
• Serves as role model for exceptional customer service and facilitates and actively participates in service recovery efforts during the shift on unit.
• Teacher/Mentor - Improves job performance of staff by assisting in personal and professional development through preceptor training and role modeling for care delivery and desired behavior.
• Provides professional/technical/clinical/coaching support for nursing associates.
• Assists and actively participates with nurse manager/director with quality projects and staff annual performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoots issues which arise that require an immediate resolution and keeping nurse manager/director informed of circumstances, actions and outcome.
• On shifts not in clinical lead/charge nurse role, takes patient care assignment, serves as preceptor or other roles determined to meet patient care needs of the unit for the shift.
• Serves as representative for unit or nursing department on committees or task forces as assigned by nurse manager/director or administration.
• Routinely reinforces the organization vision, mission and values of Carondelet Health Network through role model behavior.

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Experience: Must have functioned in an RN role for a minimum of 1 year clinical experience required.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Valid current Arizona Nursing License.
    • Required in area of clinical specialty within 3 years from ANCC or other approved credentialing entity (i.e. critical care: CCRN).
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
    • American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
    • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
    • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and others as required by individual department.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Education: BSN

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!