Registered Charge Nurse Intensive Care

Intermountain Healthcare; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health Park City Hospital is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to provide leadership and clinical expertise on nights. You will coordinate unit staffing, guide the care team, and ensure care delivery aligns with the plan of care and regulatory standards.

Two years of ICU experience is preferred. The role requires assessing patients, coordinating education, and actively participating in quality improvement while mentoring others on the unit.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• BSN preferred; RN must obtain BSN within four years per policy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLs/PALS or other unit certifications may be required per department.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, social, and psychological status of patients.
• Develop individualized plan of care with interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care and delegate tasks to staff within scope.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust plans as needed.
• Guide and mentor staff to uphold professional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSN in Nursing

RN License

Job description

Job Description:Working with the department manager, the RN Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical expertise on their respective shift and department. They coordinate unit resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on the unique needs of patients on the unit, both clinically and financially. They function as clinical support for staff and are a role model of competency and professionalism.Shift: FT/Nights/ 2 years of ICU experience preferred.Essential FunctionsPerforms appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate).Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration. Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through managing time, supplies, and resources.Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction. Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.Demonstrates professional behavior. Ensures staff accountability to the same standards. Encourages nursing professionalism by coaching and developing others.Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.Estimates current and next shift staffing needs to deliver optimal patient care. Matches nurse skill levels with patient requirements.Manages premium pay and overtime efficiently for cost-effectiveness and allocates resources appropriately.Accountable for operational and clinical leadership of the unit or department including setting clear expectations and holding staff accountable for outcomes and behaviors.Mediates conflicts between staff, families, physicians, and other departments.Acts as a resource for setting clear expectations related to hourly rounds, communication boards, and joint bedside report.Guides others and initiates conversations using appropriate tools to resolve problems and to encourage accountability and professional growth.Supports and enforces Intermountain and unit policies and procedures to ensure safety, quality, compliance, and patient care.Activates chain of command, rapid response, or code alerts when appropriate to facilitate patient and staff safety.Actively participates in and facilitates continuous quality improvement in areas of clinical care, service experience, and operational effectiveness.Required to complete Charge Nurse training.SkillsAssessmentPlanningImplementationEvaluationCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationMinimum QualificationsCurrent license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.Unit Specific Certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).Experience in assigned clinical area.Mentoring experience.Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.Preferred QualificationsOne year of clinical nursing experience.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health Park City HospitalWork City:Park CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$41.20 - $62.17We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.