Charge Nurse (RN) - NICU

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Education Opportunities

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Nurse Manager to coordinate a department unit and supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. This role ensures staffing, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care across shifts.

You will mentor staff, lead orientation, and collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize patient flow, safety, and service delivery. Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• L&D: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or obtain within six months of hire.
• Two years relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Level II EQ; Level III NICU experience incl. neonatal ventilator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit RN scheduling and staffing.
• Supervise care provided by RNs, LPNs, CNAs.
• Mentor staff and support orientation.
• Liaise with internal/external customers to ensure service.
• Address regulatory requirements through plans/processes.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Decision Making

Education

Nursing Degree from accredited school

L&D: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or cert within 6 months

Job description

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.

Benefits

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

A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!