Charge Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

CARIN Alliance; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Telemetry Charge Nurse (RN) to lead direct patient care in the Telemetry unit. The role focuses on coordinating care plans, ensuring evidence-based practices, and guiding the team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications include an RN license with a nursing diploma or associate degree; a Bachelor's degree in nursing and 5–10 years of experience are preferred. Leadership experience is valuable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree with RN license required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• 5–10 years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care in the Telemetry unit and coordinate care plans.
• Assess patient data, anticipate changes, and collaborate with the interprofessional team to optimize outcomes.
• Lead quality improvement efforts and promote evidence-based practices.
• Monitor patient and family satisfaction and uphold safe care standards.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient safety

Education

RN license

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Role

Responsible for leading and providing direct patient care in the Telemetry unit as a Charge Nurse (RN).

Key Duties

• Facilitates care coordination, develops and implements individualized care plans, and promotes evidence-based practices. Assesses patient data, anticipates changes, and collaborates with the interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Leads quality improvement efforts, evaluates patient and family satisfaction, and fosters safe care standards.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree with at least 2 years of nursing experience; RN license required.
• Preferred candidates hold a bachelor's degree and have 5-10 years of experience.
• Leadership experience is not mandatory but valuable.

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge, leadership ability, critical thinking, effective communication, and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment is essential.

Additional Information

The role offers opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and involvement in evidence-based practice initiatives. It supports a stable Telemetry unit with a focus on quality and safety.