Charge RN 2D Neuro Unit FT Nights

Baptist Health; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Self-scheduling

Benefit eligible

Job summary

Baptist Health Floyd is seeking a Charge Nurse for the 2D Neuro Unit. This full-time night shift position (7pm-7am) offers self-scheduling and a sign-on bonus for experienced applicants.

The role combines direct patient care with leadership over the unit staff, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care. The 2D Neuro Unit focuses on adult neuroscience patients with conditions such as stroke, seizures, and other central nervous system disorders.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program, holding a minimum of an ASN or higher.
• Current Indiana or compact state RN license.
• BLS for healthcare provider required.
• ACLS for Healthcare provider required (obtained within 6 months of hire).
• NIHSS certification required (obtained within 10 weeks of hire).
• Professional/Specialty certification required as per unit/department standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as resource nurse for the department and provide leadership to staff on designated shifts.
• Coordinate care and manage patient flow, including staffing fluctuations and addressing staff concerns.
• Oversee employees on the unit while performing direct patient care when needed.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality neuroscience care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

ASN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

RN license (Indiana or compact)

BLS for healthcare providers

ACLS for healthcare providers

NIHSS certification

Professional/Specialty certification

Job description

Summary

Seeking Charge Nurse!

Job Description

Baptist Health Floyd, 2D Neuro Unit

Full-time (36 Hours Weekly), Nights (7pm-7am)

Benefit Eligible

$$ Sign On Bonus Eligible for Experienced Applicants Only! $$

Self-Scheduling!

Job Duties

Responsible for acting as a resource nurse for the department. This is an entry-level leadership position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts. He/she will provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in the area of patient care. This position will work alongside the team and provide direct patient care while determining needed staffing fluctuations during shifts, responding to departmental concerns, address immediate staff issues and coordinate patient flow. This position has immediate oversight of employees while performing the same or directly related work as those the position leads.

About the Unit

The 2D Neuro unit specializes in providing exceptional, high-quality care to adult patients. Our team delivers personalized, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment. We work closely as an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, supported by dedicated providers and ancillary staff, to ensure outstanding outcomes for both patients and caregivers. Common neuroscience diagnoses include ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), seizures and epilepsy, degenerative neurological disorders, autoimmune conditions, and other central nervous system disorders. As a certified Primary Stroke Center, we are recognized for delivering state-of-the-art stroke care and excellence in neuroscience nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program, holding a minimum of an ASN.
• Current Indiana or compact state RN license.
• BLS for healthcare provider required.
• ACLS for Healthcare provider required (obtained within 6 months of hire).
• NIHSS certification required (obtained within 10 weeks of hire).
• One year of nursing experience required; One year of experience in area of specialty preferred.
• Professional/Specialty certification required as per unit/department standards.

Other Information

Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence designated organization.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.