RN Charge Nurse - Preadmissions (Day Shift)

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks an RN Charge for Preadmissions Testing on a full-time day shift. The role oversees a nursing unit, coordinates care, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with hospital policies to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will supervise nursing and support staff, manage patient flow, lead infection prevention efforts, and participate in quality improvement. Requires active RN licensure and BLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical nursing

Infection control

Staff mentoring

Clinical documentation

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Medical records software

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks an RN Charge for Preadmissions Testing on a full-time day shift. The role oversees a nursing unit, coordinates care, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with hospital policies to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will supervise nursing and support staff, manage patient flow, lead infection prevention efforts, and participate in quality improvement. Requires active RN licensure and BLS; ACLS preferred.