Charge Nurse (RN) – Surgical Unit – Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN in the Surgical Unit at LiveWell Homecare Agency provides safe, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced setting, collaborating with healthcare teams to manage surgical and nonsurgical conditions. This role leads bedside handoffs and supports the Nurse Manager in their absence.

Required ADN/ Diploma; BSN/MSN preferred. BLS and ACLS are required, with orientation training if less than one year of RN experience. Oklahoma City area opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• One year of RN experience preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, with orientation training if less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients’ health needs across various age groups and conditions, involving patients, families, and providers.
• Analyze assessments to determine diagnoses and expected outcomes, coordinating care plans accordingly.
• Implement nursing interventions guided by evidence-based practices, regulations, and policies.
• Evaluate patient outcomes through critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge.
• Serve as a department leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager and promote bedside handoffs during shift changes.
• Maintain ACLS certification and adhere to professional practice standards.

Skills

RN experience

Education

Diploma or ADN

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

The RN in the Surgical Unit provides safe, compassionate, and effective patient care in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with healthcare teams to manage patients with surgical and nonsurgical conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and reassess patients’ health needs across various age groups and conditions, involving patients, families, and providers.


• Analyze assessments to determine diagnoses and expected outcomes, coordinating care plans accordingly.


• Implement nursing interventions guided by evidence-based practices, regulations, and policies.


• Evaluate patient outcomes through critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge.


• Serve as a department leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager and promote bedside handoffs during shift changes.


• Maintain ACLS certification and adhere to professional practice standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma or ADN required; BSN or MSN preferred.


• One year of RN experience preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required, with training during orientation if less than one year of experience.