Charge Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $34-45 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Glendale, AZ seeks a NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Charge Nurse (RN) to coordinate a busy NICU unit, supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and assure regulatory and quality standards are met. The role emphasizes staff training, budget awareness, and high-stress decision making.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree, neonatal experience, and current AZ RN licensure with ACLS/PALS as required, along with leadership capabilities for ongoing unit development.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• ACLS as applicable by facility.
• L&D: advanced fetal monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate functions and activities for the NICU unit.
• Provide patient care and monitor effectiveness of care.
• Train and mentor staff; oversee orientation and competency checks.
• Schedule staffing, breaks, and coverage; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Budget management

Decision making

Education

Nursing degree

Fetal monitoring certification

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Glendale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

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.