CVU PCU Charge RN

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy seeks a Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses providing patient care. The role emphasizes advocacy for staff development and alignment with departmental goals.

Strong communication and accountability are essential in both individual and group settings. The position requires RN licensure in Nebraska, BLS CPR, and ACLS within 5 months, with focus on leadership, budgeting, and quality outcomes in a busy acute care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program.
• Registered Nurse: NE (RN:NE).
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - within 5 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Advocate for fellow nurses and support their professional development.
• Ensure accountability and effective communication in 1:1 and group settings.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, staff development, and performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

RN license - NE (RN:NE)

RN nursing program graduate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Human Resources Management

• Supports staffing, scheduling, staff development, certification tracking, and performance management activities.

Fiscal Management

• Assists with budget goals, payroll monitoring, and responsible resource utilization.

Leadership

• Promotes departmental goals, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff communication, education, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Clinical Competence

• Maintains clinical expertise, serves as a specialty resource, and models professional and clinical excellence while ensuring quality patient care.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a RN nursing program
• Registered Nurse: NE (RN:NE)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - within 5 months

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.