Neuroscience Charge RN FT 7a

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in central Alabama is seeking a full-time Neuroscience Charge RN to coordinate unit activities and mentor staff during shifts. Candidates must have a Nursing degree and at least one year of nursing experience, along with an active RN license and BLS certification. This role involves significant patient interaction and requires effective communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include overseeing quality patient care and modeling best nursing practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required.
• Active RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• Additional certifications may be required based on area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate unit activities for patient care.
• Serve as a mentor to the nursing staff.
• Act as a role model for nursing process application.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service resolution

Education

Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Highlights

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.

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, assess, 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. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. 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. 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

Neuroscience Charge RN FT 7a

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)