Charge RN - Stroke Unit - Full-Time Nights

Freeman Health System; Freeman (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

PTO / FTO

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Stroke Unit (CMU). The role leads the nursing team to deliver patient-centered care for stroke and dialysis patients, aligned with Freeman’s Five Star Promise of compassion, communication, teamwork, ownership and professionalism.

The position requires Missouri RN licensure (or a compact state license), ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and nonviolent crisis training within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license or compact state RN license.
• ACLS within 120 days.
• BLS for healthcare providers within 60 days.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to provide appropriate care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with director, charge nurses, physicians and staff to uphold department mission and policies.
• Support stroke and dialysis patients on the CMU stroke floor.

Skills

RN license

ACLS

BLS

Stroke Scale cert

Education

Nursing license (RN)

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full-Time Nights | 36 hours per week

About Us - Stroke Unit (CMU)

The cardiac medical unit is a 35-bed department consisting of multidisciplinary teams of RNs, LPNs, nurse technicians, and ancillary staff. We work together to provide compassionate patient care for stroke and dialysis patients.

CMU serves Freeman and our community as the designated stroke floor to help maintain a Level II Stroke Accreditation.

We serve a population of hemodynamically stable neuro-medical and renal patients.

Our team culture is built on the Freeman Five Star Promise: Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Ownership, and Professionalism

What You’ll Do

Working Under The Direction Of, And In Collaboration With The Director And Assistant Director Of Cmu/Tcu/Sicu. Leads The Team To Provide Appropriate Care Through Use Of Nursing Process In Collaboration With Established Policy And Intuitional Philosophy. Works Jointly With Director, Charge Nurses, Physicians, And Staff To Develop The Department's Mission, Vision, Values, Goals, Policies And Procedures.

Requirements

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse License Or Current Registered Nurse License From A Compact State. If A Compact License Is Held, It Must Be In The Nurse’S State Of Residence.
• If No Experience As An Rn Or Lpn In A Hospital Setting Or It Has Been More Than 5 Years Since Last Worked In A Hospital Setting, Nurses Must Successfully Pass Patient Care Orientation (Pco) Within 30 Days.
• Aha Acls Within 120 Days.
• Aha Bls For Healthcare Providers Within 60 Days.
• Asls - Advanced Stroke Life Support Within 180 Days.
• Nih Stroke Scale Certification Within 90 Days.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (Cpi) Within 365 Days.
• Rn Competency Day Annually By Transcript Due Date.
• Stroke Ceu Hours - 8 Per Year Annually By Transcript Due Date.

Freeman Perks and Programs

• For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex Time Off (FTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.