Charge Nurse Stepdown FT Nights

Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse for their Stepdown unit. This full-time role focuses on managing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and promoting optimal patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Join a compassionate team that values excellence and supports professional growth while making a significant impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school is required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of nursing departments ensuring quality care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and standards.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Regulatory Compliance

Nursing Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing

Job description

St. Francis Hospital Bartlett

Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett is a 196-bed hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett has the expertise to deliver quality care in a variety of specialties including Emergency Services, Inpatient & Outpatient Surgical Services, Med/Surge, Ortho, Critical Care, and Women's Services.

Charge Nurse Stepdown Full Time Nights Position Summary

The Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of one or more departments to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational, and medical staff goals. They are responsible for promoting efficient operations to ensure effective nursing care within their designated department(s). The Charge Nurse manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager or Director.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, JCAHO standards, and the Nurse Practice Act. They promote optimal healthcare delivery within budgetary guidelines and are responsible for the department(s) on a 24-hour basis.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (bachelor's or master's degree).

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.

Certifications

• Current license, certification, or registration to practice as required by law, regulation, or policy in the state of practice.
• CPR certification.

Professional Requirements

• Must be currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law, regulation, or policy.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.