Registered Nurse 5ME MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Charge Nurse on the Day/Evening shift. This full-time position (FTE 0.94) offers Day and Evening coverage with weekend and holiday rotation. The nurse participates in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating nursing care on the shift, and helps manage resources to support staff and patient outcomes. Hours are 6:45am–7:00pm.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program current in NY State.
• BLS validation and AHA revalidation; ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating nursing care on their shift.
• Assists in managing resources to achieve positive patient outcomes; promotes trust and respect.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Healthcare technology

Productivity and staffing

Train the trainer

Education

Registered Nurse license in New York State

Graduate from an accredited nursing program (NY State registered)

BLS validation and AHA revalidation; ACLS within 6 months of hire

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time

FTE: 0.940000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 6:45am to 7:00pm

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.