Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital; Tucson (AZ); In loco; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Descrizione del lavoro

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to support the nurse manager in coordinating patient care, directing unit activities, and supervising staff on a shift basis.

The role emphasizes applying nursing process standards, ensuring timely communication, and leading quality improvement efforts while maintaining patient safety and service excellence. A sign-on bonus is available based on eligibility.

Competenze

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum 1 year RN clinical experience.
• Valid Arizona Nursing License.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• CPI certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and related credentialing.

Mansioni

• Assist nurse manager/director with coordination and evaluation of patient care and staff.
• Manage unit activities in absence of the unit manager/director.
• Oversee staff assignments to meet patient care needs and unit priorities.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives on shift.
• Serve as unit representative on committees or task forces as assigned.

Conoscenze

Leadership

RN responsibilities

Communication

Formazione

BSN (preferred)

Nursing degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Sign on Bonus: Up to $20,000\"Bonus Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

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.

Assist 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.

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.