RN Charge IMCU Days

Northwest Health - Porter; Valparaiso (IN); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, IN seeks an RN Charge to oversee the nursing unit during assigned shifts, guiding staff, coordinating care, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role focuses on high-quality patient care, team leadership, shift handoffs, bed management, and continuous professional development within a supportive environment.

This leadership position requires strong clinical knowledge, effective communication, and a commitment to safety, infection control, and quality

Formación

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN license in state or compact state.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supervises nursing and support staff and delegates tasks.
• Evaluates staff performance and coaches for improvement.
• Oversees patient care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates with healthcare teams to optimize patient flow.
• Ensures clear communication among physicians, patients, and departments.
• Monitors bed assignments and resource utilization.
• Participates in rounds and quality improvement activities.
• Ensures adherence to safety, infection control, and policies.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Infection control

Critical thinking

Mentoring & coaching

Educación

RN licensure and certification

Herramientas

Hospital information systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.


• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.


• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.


• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.


• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.


• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.


• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.


• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.


• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.


• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.


• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.


• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.


• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.


• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.


• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.


• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.


• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required


• BLS - Basic Life Support required


• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred