MICU Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ seeks a Medical ICU Charge RN to provide direct nursing care for a 36-bed unit. You will oversee frontline nurses, ensure quality care, and advocate for staff growth.

Requires RN license for AZ or compact state, BLS, ACLS within 6 months; ADN/ Diploma or foreign equivalent accepted; hospital emphasis on teamwork and patient safety. This role emphasizes leadership, ethical practice, and effective communication in a high-acuity environment, with

Qualifications

• Arizona or compact RN license required.
• ACLS within 6 months; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU patients on a 36-bed unit.
• Oversee activities of frontline nurses during the shift and manage patient flow.
• Mentor staff in competency, documentation, and safety goals.
• Ensure standard of care and ethical practices are followed.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Leadership/Team Coordination

Education

Associates/ ADN or Diploma or foreign equivalent

Tools

Personal Computers

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Medical ICU Charge RN, you will provide direct nursing care to patients with sepsis, DKA, post cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and various other medical conditions for this 36-bed unit to medical ICU.you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care 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. You will provide oversight of the activities on the nursing unit during a specific shift including serving as a resource to staff, directing patient flow, assuring appropriate utilization of resources, and providing oversight for the provision of quality care in a manner satisfying to patients.

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.

• Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in inservice education.
• Provides direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and department.
• Evaluates care given by staff.
• Coaches to improve care.
• Ensures standard of care is maintained.
• Exhibits a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and understands and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Other ADN, Diploma, or foreign equivalent
• Registered Nurse: AZ or compact state license
• American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science in Nursing
• Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty
• Previous Charge Nurse experience
• Previous experience with personal computers

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.