Progressive Care Unit Charge RN Registered Nurse Full-Time 7a

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health, a premier healthcare system in central Alabama, seeks an RN - Charge Nurse to coordinate unit activities and mentor staff for quality patient care. The role reports to Nurse Manager/Asst Manager and supports hospital policies and quality initiatives.

The position emphasizes nursing process leadership, collaboration with teams, and alignment with department goals and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN licensure required; BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for patient care.
• Serve as a mentor to staff and model nursing standards.
• Direct the nursing process, quality improvement, and department goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Staff supervision

Infection control

PC skills

Training staff

Prioritization

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Tools

Windows PCs

Job description

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.

Highlights: 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. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is 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. There is a 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: Progressive Care Unit Charge RN Registered Nurse Full-Time 7a

RN - Charge Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.