Charge RN Observation FT Nights

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, IN is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department Observation Unit. This full-time night role (7pm–7am, 36 hours weekly) requires leadership to coordinate care, support staff, and ensure smooth patient flow for a diverse patient mix observed under 24 hours.

New graduates are welcome on the Observation Unit, with comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus for experienced external applicants.

Qualifications

• ASN or higher nursing degree required.
• Current Indiana or compact RN license.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
• ACLS for Healthcare provider required (within 12 months of hire).
• One year of nursing experience required; one year in area of specialty preferred.
• Professional/Specialty certification required as per unit standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource nurse for the department.
• Coordinate care on designated shifts and provide leadership to unit staff.
• Lead staff and oversee patient care during shifts.
• Determine staffing needs and manage patient flow during your shift.
• Oversee employees while performing related work to those led by the position.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination of care

Staff support

Communication

Education

ASN

RN license (IN or compact)

Job description

Summary

Holiday rotation per unit policy Job Description: Seeking Charge Nurse! Baptist Health Floyd, Emergency Department Observation Unit Full-time (36 Hours Weekly), Nights (7pm-7am) Benefit Eligible $ Sign On Bonus Eligible for Experienced External Applicants Only!

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, addressing 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 Observation Unit is a 29-bed unit affiliated with the Emergency Department and observes patients who are expected to be in the hospital less than 24 hours. Nurses in this unit care for a variety of patients including chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, heart catheterizations, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, UTIs, and DVTs. The unit is staffed with a provider between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM each day of the week to provide support and high-level care. New Graduate RNs welcome.

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 12 months 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.

Additional 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.

EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team.

We note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

Notice of nondiscrimination and accessibility to services: Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.

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