CICU RN Charge

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for quality patient care during the assigned shift. This role reports to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and serves as a staff mentor.

The Charge Nurse will model nursing practice, apply quality standards, and follow hospital policies. Requirements: nursing degree (BSN preferred), active RN licensure, and at least 1 year of staff nurse experience; ACLS/PALS or other

Qualifications

• RN nursing degree is required.
• Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required.
• Active RN licensure and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required by area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate unit activities for quality patient care.
• Mentor staff and act as role model in nursing process and standards.
• Communicate effectively and manage time and schedules.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Time management

Mentoring staff

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The RN - Charge Nurse shall be responsible to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care during the assigned shift. This individual is responsible to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and will serve as a mentor to the staff. The Charge Nurse shall demonstrate the consistent ability to act as a role model by providing direction in the application of the nursing process, quality improvement standards, and organizational and department goal and objectives in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred. Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required.

License/Certification

Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds or greater. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

CICU RN Charge

RN - Charge

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)