Charge Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Med Surg - $30-43 per hour

The Hospitals of Providence; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX seeks an Inpatient Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for Night shift. The role supervises RNs/LVNs, coordinates care, and ensures smooth unit operations. It involves leadership in care planning, patient/family education, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

Required is RN licensure in Texas (or a compact state), BLS, and ACLS by orientation end. Academic credentials include a nursing degree; a BSN/MSN is preferred. Sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas RN licensure or Compact State.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS certification must be obtained by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and support RNs/LVNs in care delivery.
• Lead nursing team and oversee shift transitions.
• Teach patients and families and liaise with physicians and staff.
• Document assessments and plans of care accurately.
• Maintain a safe environment and respond to emergent situations.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Job description

The Hospitals of Providence is seeking a Inpatient Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in El Paso, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Full Time Nights

POSITION SUMMARY

The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates, supports and supervises other Registered
Nurses/LVNs in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit runs smoothly and efficiently and oversees the transition between shifts. The Charge Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, provides leadership by working cooperatively with leadership, ancillary staff and other members of the patient care team in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The Charge Registered Nurse serves as a liaison between physicians, nurses and staff.

General Functions:

• Institutes and initiates a plan of care for patient based on the initial assessment within the shift, documents; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis as required per unit or procedure
• Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other to address identified needs
• Recognizes changing patient condition and modifies plan by using resources, chain of command and Rapid Response Team (RRT) promptly and appropriately.
• Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action by routinely performing patient rounds and addressing concerns timely
• Maintains a safe environment and responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions and emergent situations
• Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient
• Appropriately documents all assessments, plans of care specific to patient and identified problem for care provided accurately

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Required-Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred-Academic bachelor's or master's degree in nursing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Required- 1 year of RN experience

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current RN Licensure in the State of Texas or Compact State
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
• ACLS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation
• For all certifications refer to Attachment A

The Hospitals of Providence Job ID #. Posted job title: Charge Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Holds