Registered Nurse 7E Stroke Neuro Unit MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. The position covers evenings and nights with weekend and holiday rotation, working 6:45pm to 7:00am on a full-time basis.

The Charge Nurse participates in planning, directing, and evaluating nursing care across the shift to ensure positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities include resource management, supervision under a Registered Nurse, and fostering an atmosphere of trust and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate nurse gaining experience under supervision.
• Registered Nurse licensed in New York State.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing registered in New York State.
• BLS validation and ACLS within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and evaluation of nursing care on their shift.
• Charge nurse assists in management of resources necessary for positive patient outcomes.
• Promotes atmosphere of mutual trust and respect in the unit.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Excellent communication

Computer literate

Healthcare technology

Staffing productivity

Train the trainer

Education

Registered Nurse license in NY

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift:

Shift 3

Status:

Full Time

FTE:

0.940000

Bargaining Unit:

CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime:

Exempt: No

Work Schedule:

Evenings 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 six (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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
• May also be exposed to communicable diseases