Charge RN

Chandler Regional Medical Center; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Medical ICU Charge RN to oversee a 36-bed unit and provide direct nursing care for patients with sepsis, DKA, post cardiac arrest and respiratory failure. You will mentor frontline nurses and ensure high-quality care aligned with department goals.

In this role you advocate for the team, supervise shift activities, manage patient flow, and uphold standards of care while communicating effectively with staff and leadership.

Qualifications

• ADN, Diploma, or foreign equivalent required; RN license in AZ or compact state.
• BSN preferred; two years RN experience in medical ICU or similar setting is beneficial.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications required or in process (within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Mentors others in competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care and safety goals.
• Provides direct patient care as needed to meet patient and department needs.
• Evaluates care delivered by staff and coaches improvements.
• Maintains standard of care and coordinates ethics consults as needed.
• Oversees unit activities, directs patient flow and optimal resource use.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical assessment

Education

ADN

Diploma RN

Foreign nursing degree

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Medical ICU Charge RN, you will provide direct nursing care to patients with sepsis, DKA, post cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and various other medical conditions on a 36-bed unit configured to medical ICU. You will oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with department goals and objectives. You will provide oversight of the activities on the nursing unit during a shift, including serving as a resource to staff, directing patient flow, assuring appropriate utilization of resources, and overseeing the provision of quality care in a manner satisfying to patients.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You are an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. You should be comfortable holding tough conversations as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• Mentors others in competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in inservice education.
• Provides direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and department.
• Evaluates care given by staff.
• Coaches to improve care.
• Ensures standard of care is maintained.
• Exhibits an understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.

Job Requirements

• Required: ADN, Diploma, or foreign equivalent
• Registered Nurse license in AZ or a compact state
• American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty
• Previous Charge Nurse experience
• Previous experience with personal computers