Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery (L&D) - Charge Nurse - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse to oversee unit operations and ensure excellence in patient care. This role involves coordinating nursing staff, managing patient assignments, and maintaining high standards of clinical practice. As a Charge Nurse, you'll play a critical role in fostering a collaborative environment that promotes both efficiency and patient satisfaction. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you're passionate about nursing and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing and interprofessional team activities.
• Supervise staff and manage unit in absence of nurse manager.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Management/leadership theories

Teaching skills

Understanding of group dynamics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Memorial Regional Medical Center

***THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS UP TO $5K FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE! Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

The Charge Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse with responsibility and accountability for unit operational activities. Using the Nursing process and clinical knowledge, this role will coordinate nursing and interprofessional members of the Health Care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design. Provides supervision of staff, clinical support, and assumes management responsibility for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager/clinical care leader.

Required Minimum Education:

4 year/ Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major:

Nursing – BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire into the position

Licensure/Certification Required:

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Must possess the knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories related to nursing diagnosis and treatment, nursing policies & procedures, standards, systems, and equipment normally acquired through 18-24 months of experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Minimally a Clinical Nurse II in the Professional Nurse Advancement Program or upon hire to the role must submit a portfolio at the next eligible submission date. Must have knowledge of/demonstrate management/leadership theories, teaching skills, and understanding of group dynamics.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Previous work experience in the charge nurse position or supervisory position preferred.

Benefits:

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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