RN Weekend Charge

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an RN Weekend Charge at Baptist Medical Center East to oversee patient care on the third shift. The role requires coordinating unit activities, mentoring staff, and ensuring the nursing process is applied consistently with hospital policies.

Ideal candidates hold a Nursing Degree, RN licensure, and BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required depending on area. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality improvement within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active RN licensure required; BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP/TNCC may be required depending on area.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; effective communication; time management.
• Supervise and train staff; coordinate unit activities; support nurse manager and manager.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for quality patient care.
• Mentor staff and act as role model for nursing process and quality standards.
• Coordinate with Nurse Manager/Assistant Manager on shift operations.
• Contribute to department goals and policies; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Team environment

Effective communication

Time management

Staff supervision

Infection control

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Summary

The RN - Charge Nurse shall be responsible to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care during the assigned shift. This individual is responsible to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and will serve as a mentor to the staff. The Charge Nurse shall demonstrate the consistent ability to act as a role model by providing direction in the application of the nursing process, quality improvement standards, and organizational and department goal and objectives in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required.

License/Certification

Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

RN Weekend Charge

RN - Charge - Weekend

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)