Med Surg Charge RN

Ruby Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruby Recruiting is seeking a Charge Nurse for a 380-bed hospital. This role includes overseeing nursing functions during shifts and ensuring the quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year in clinical practice and hold an ADN.

Leadership skills and BLS certification are mandatory, with ACLS required within six months. The position emphasizes quality care delivery and effective resource management within the nursing unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of clinical practice in the clinical specialty of his/her unit.
• Leadership and management experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical skills.
• Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shifts.
• Makes decisions based on Nursing and Administrative Standards.

Skills

Clinical Role Model

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

ADN required; BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire

Tools

Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 6 months of employment

Job description

Unit

MED SURG

Job Summary

380-bed hospital. Under the general supervision of the unit's Director or designee, the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shifts. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the Charge Nurse is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, and collaborates with the Director regarding budgetary and strategic planning opportunities for improvement.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Role Model – Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical skills and the ability to support others to achieve the delivery of quality care. Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff. Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when on duty.
• Leadership – Demonstrates interpersonal skills and competency in leadership, supervision and management of staff. Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shifts.
• Administrative – Demonstrates excellent skills in planning, organizing and managing personnel resources in a cost‑effective and productive manner for the operational area of the nursing unit. Makes decisions regarding activities within the unit based on Nursing and Administrative Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Customer Service – Demonstrates awareness of his/her unique position and method of dealing with customers, continuously striving to exceed customer needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Required: ADN required; BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire.

Licensure/Certification Required:

• Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment (if required within the department for the specific patient population).
• Additional certifications as required based on the department's patient population needs (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, STABLE, FHM, national nursing certifications, etc.).

Experience Required or Preferred:

• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical practice in the clinical specialty of his/her unit (experience may be substituted for an area of similar patient types).
• Leadership and management experience is highly desirable.

Additional Information

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