Part Time Charge Nurse Oncology Nights

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an entry-level management RN to coordinate care on designated shifts within our hospital unit.

The charge nurse will lead nursing staff, implement individualized care plans, and participate in shared-governance councils to drive quality outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are required.

Qualifications

• RN license in Kentucky is required.
• Experience with unit-based governance is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the unit staff during designated shifts.
• Implement the nursing process for each patient from infancy to geriatric.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and participate in governance councils.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Education

KY RN License

Job description

Summary

The CN is an entry-level management position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts.

Job Description

He/she will provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in the area of patient care. A) As a Registered nurse, he/she implements the nursing process for each patient regardless of age (i.e. infancy to geriatric) assigned to his/her care and is responsible for the patient's care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The charge nurse promotes positive patient outcomes, quality of care and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils. B) National Professional Nursing Standards serve as guidelines for the charge nurse as he/she utilizes critical thinking skills and exercises appropriate nursing judgment. The charge nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Also, the charge nurse will serve as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development, teaching and learning across the healthcare continuum.

Minimum Requirements

• KY RN License required

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.