RN Charge Nurse - ICU - Night Shift

Trinity Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit packages

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia. This role involves planning and providing professional nursing services, ensuring quality care, and leading a collaborative environment among staff.

The position requires a BSN or equivalent, a valid RN license in Pennsylvania, and BLS certification. It offers an attractive benefits package from the first day of employment, including flexible work schedules and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong background in nursing practices and policies.
• Accountability for patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal and timely patient care.
• Lead and guide nursing staff in departmental processes.
• Facilitate patient flow within the unit.

Skills

Nursing process

Leadership

Patient care

Education

BSN or BS/BA degree in Nursing

Current RN Pennsylvania state license

Current BLS

ACLS

Job description

Position Overview

Charge Nurse – Intensive Care Unit – 12‑hour night shift (7:00 pm – 7:30 am, every third weekend) – Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Position Purpose

The Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who works in a collaborative environment at Nazareth Hospital to plan and provide professional nursing services and standards of practice in accordance with level of experience and education, the state board of nursing and established policies and procedures. The RN integrates the art, science, leadership and knowledge of nursing clinical practice through relationship‑centered, compassionate, ethical and respectful direct/indirect health‑care services.

Responsibilities

• Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards.
• Maintains focused area of expertise for care / program &/or provides interventions or knowledge within niche areas of care / program.
• Advances professional / shared governance, collaborates inter & intra‑professionally, delegates to others to advance care, assumes an expanded role & increased responsibility.
• Participates with unit leadership in development and improvement of departmental processes.
• Facilitates patient flow both in and out of the nursing unit as well as enhances teamwork by providing guidance and support to all staff.
• Takes responsibility for Outcomes Management, ensures that patient care is optimal and timely and that patient outcomes are within defined parameters.
• Participates with unit leadership in development of Service Line initiatives and guiding staff in successfully completing process change.
• Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and colleagues by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping them informed about progress, delays and changes.
• Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, maintaining good attendance and displaying a conscientious attitude towards costs, supplies and departmental finances.
• Actively participates in Shared Governance activities through direct participation on committees, counsels or work groups.
• Maintains awareness of department operations on all shifts/days.
• Reviews minutes and obtains reports to ensure accurate knowledge.
• Accepts accountability for staying informed about changes in the unit, in the service line and the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN or BS/BA degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN Pennsylvania state license required.
• Current BLS required. ACLS required or obtained by completion of orientation if applicable to area of practice.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.