Charge Nurse (RN) - Neurology - $34-45 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Neurology Charge Nurse (RN) to lead a dedicated clinic unit. This staff RN role coordinates scheduling, mentors staff, and ensures high-quality patient care for neurology patients.

The position requires a nursing degree, State RN license, and clinical experience; ACLS and PALS are required or obtained upon orientation. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is offered based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing degree and state RN license.
• ACLS required; PALS or ENPC as applicable by facility.
• Two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates functions and activities for a single departmental function.
• Responsible for developing and implementing plans to meet regulatory requirements.
• Trains and mentors staff and manages unit staffing and schedules.
• Acts as liaison to internal and external customers and ensures professional conduct.
• Provides patient care and supervises care by RNs, LPNs and CNAs.
• Engages in improving patient care practices and unit operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Decision making

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school

L&D Advanced Fetal Monitoring (or obtain within six months of hire)

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Neurology Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Goodyear, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neurology
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Job Summary

Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function. Position is responsible for a clinic unit. Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's. Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration). Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements. Trains and mentors staff.

• Patient Care: Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices. Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Makes assignments, delegates and supervises care provided by other RNs, LPNs and CNAs by matching patient care needs with resources and competencies.
• Employee Development and Management: Responsible for day to day staffing and making appropriate decision based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver. Assist with the orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members. Schedules the department's day to day activies i.e. breaks, sending people home, etc. Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees.
• Customer Service
• Interacts with customers to assure professional conduct of staff. Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

• Special Skills:
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget.
  • Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education:
    • Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
    • L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire. updated 12/09/09.
  • Experience:
    • Two years relevant clinical nursing experience
    • Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.
  • License/Certifications:
    • License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department
    • ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
    • ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
    • Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
    • Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
    • Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • BSN
  • Management experience with two years supervisory. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred.
  • License/Certification:
    • PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
    • ACLS.

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