CICU RN Charge

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a dedicated RN Charge Nurse for the CICU at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. The role oversees unit activities, coordinates patient care, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with nursing processes, quality standards, and hospital policies.

The Charge Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager and may take on additional duties within scope as assigned. The ideal candidate holds RN licensure, a nursing degree with BSN preferred, and at least 1 year of staff nurse

Qualifications

• RN licensure active.
• BSN preferred.
• 1 year of staff nurse experience or more.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for quality patient care during the shift.
• Serve as a mentor to staff and direct nursing process implementation.
• Coordinate with Nurse Manager and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Independent work

Infection control

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

## CICU RN ChargeApplyremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106680Baptist 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 ChargeRN - Charge**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)