CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - MED/SURG (DAYS)

Johnson Memorial; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 bonus

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med/Surg days shift. The role leads staff, coordinates patient care, and ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

A BSN and current Indiana RN licensure are required, with at least one year of Med/Surg experience; PALS preferred and BLS/CPR maintained. The position offers a $5,000 bonus; 72 hours/pay and 0.9 FTE, with opportunities to contribute to policy and quality of care improvements

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Indiana required.
• BSN required.
• One year of experience in Med/Surg or related acute care nursing required.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Must maintain current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in interviewing and selecting staff for patient care unit.
• Provides leadership and direction per departmental goals.
• Communicates issues to Manager and supports staff development.
• Administers nursing care and conducts patient assessments and documentation.
• Supervises unit staff and students on shift.

Skills

RN licensure

BSN

Med/Surg experience

PALS certification

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Indiana RN licensure

BSN degree

1 year Med/Surg experience

PALS certification preferred

Job description

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CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - MED/SURG (DAYS)

Franklin, IN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2362

$5,000.00 Bonus Available *

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in interviewing and selecting staff for patient care unit. Works with Manager in providing leadership and direction in accordance with organizational departmental goals and objectives. Communicates with Manager regarding issues/challenges and positive situations from each shift. Assists with professional growth and development of staff. Participates in completion of performance evaluation of staff. Assists Manager in counseling employees, developing staff and, as appropriate, utilizing disciplinary process. Supervises professional and/or technical unit staff and student nurses on shift.

• Determines staffing mix and amount based on budgeted hours and patient acuity.
• Assigns duties based on patient unit needs and individual expertise of staff members.
• Oversees maintenance of supplies necessary for providing emergency and routine nursing care.

Collaborates with ancillary support services to provide a safe, comfortable, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Assists in maintaining budgetary limits in both operating expense and FTE by utilizing resources appropriately. Promotes open communication and continuity of care between shifts, floors, physicians/providers and departments through verbal reports, charting, patient care plans and assisting with transfers. Adheres to and provides assistance in orientation to and practice of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plans. Provides input in formulating patient care policy and procedures and standards of care for patient care services. Evaluates patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, re-evaluation, written documentation, observation, and comparison to established standards and administers nursing care to patients, as needed, to maintain clinical skills, assess particular patient requirements and support staff. Assumes role of patient advocate respecting guidelines found in Patient Bill of Rights. Communicates with patient, significant others and health professionals regarding care for patient. Maintains confidentiality of patient record and patient, physician, staff, or other healthcare provider information, whether verbal or written. Participates in and provides direction for teaching of patients and significant others. Cooperates with clinical instructors in planning, implementing, and evaluating students’ clinical experience. Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs; attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to enrich personal knowledge, growth, and skill in providing clinical care. Serves on committees in patient care/nursing, hospital-wide or professional nursing organizations. Performs additional related duties as assigned. Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health. Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and hospital policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required. BSN required. One year of experience in Med/Surg or related acute care nursing required. PALS certification preferred. Must maintain current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. First line management experience preferred.

* Eligibility for the bonus is limited to external candidates and internal candidates who are new registered nurses. Requires a 24‑month employment commitment.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE:

$5,000.00 Bonus Available *

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in interviewing and selecting staff for patient care unit. Works with Manager in providing leadership and direction in accordance with organizational departmental goals and objectives. Communicates with Manager regarding issues/challenges and positive situations from each shift. Assists with professional growth and development of staff. Participates in completion of performance evaluation of staff. Assists Manager in counseling employees, developing staff and, as appropriate, utilizing disciplinary process. Supervises professional and/or technical unit staff and student nurses on shift.

• Determines staffing mix and amount based on budgeted hours and patient acuity.
• Assigns duties based on patient unit needs and individual expertise of staff members.
• Oversees maintenance of supplies necessary for providing emergency and routine nursing care.

Collaborates with ancillary support services to provide a safe, comfortable, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Assists in maintaining budgetary limits in both operating expense and FTE by utilizing resources appropriately. Promotes open communication and continuity of care between shifts, floors, physicians/providers and departments through verbal reports, charting, patient care plans and assisting with transfers. Adheres to and provides assistance in orientation to and practice of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster plans. Provides input in formulating patient care policy and procedures and standards of care for patient care services. Evaluates patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, re-evaluation, written documentation, observation, and comparison to established standards and administers nursing care to patients, as needed, to maintain clinical skills, assess particular patient requirements and support staff. Assumes role of patient advocate respecting guidelines found in Patient Bill of Rights. Communicates with patient, significant others and health professionals regarding care for patient. Maintains confidentiality of patient record and patient, physician, staff, or other healthcare provider information, whether verbal or written. Participates in and provides direction for teaching of patients and significant others. Cooperates with clinical instructors in planning, implementing, and evaluating students’ clinical experience. Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs; attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to enrich personal knowledge, growth, and skill in providing clinical care. Serves on committees in patient care/nursing, hospital-wide or professional nursing organizations. Performs additional related duties as assigned. Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health. Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and hospital policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required. BSN required. One year of experience in Med/Surg or related acute care nursing required. PALS certification preferred. Must maintain current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. First line management experience preferred.

* Eligibility for the bonus is limited to external candidates and internal candidates who are new registered nurses. Requires a 24‑month employment commitment.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE:

Dayshift: 6a-6:30p
72 hours/pay (0.9 FTE)