Registered Nurse 5 NORTH- CENTER MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, invites applications for a Charge Nurse on Night Shift (Shift 3). This full-time position supports patient care on the 6:45pm–7:00am schedule.

You will lead nursing care on your shift, coordinate resources, supervise staff, and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Requirements include NYS Registered Nurse licensure, BLS validation, ACLS within 6 months of hire; 0.940 FTE with weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must be currently licensed in New York State.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently registered in New York State.
• BLS validation and ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the overall planning, organizing, directing, decision making and evaluation of the delivery of nursing care on their shift.
• As a professional nurse, the charge nurse participates in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Healthcare technology

Staffing productivity

Train the trainer

Education

RN license NYS

Job description

Facility

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift

Shift 3

Status

Full Time

FTE

0.940000

Bargaining Unit

CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime

No

Work Schedule

Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours

6:45pm to 7:00am

Summary

Participates in the overall planning, organizing, directing, decision making and evaluation of the delivery of nursing care on their shift. As a professional nurse, the charge nurse is responsible for assisting in the management of resources necessary and appropriate for the provision of achievement of positive patient outcomes. As a professional nurse, the charge nurse participates in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Responsibilities

EDUCATION:

• The graduate nurse is a beginning practitioner gaining experience in all of the above, always under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Registered Nurse must be currently licensed in New York State.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently registered in New York State.
• BLS validation and revalidation in accordance to AHA standards. ACLS within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Certification in specific area preferred. Computer literate.
• Competent in current healthcare technology
• Actively involved in productivity and staffing
• Is a leader in healthcare technology innovations and promotes these innovations in the capacity of super-user/train the trainer