RN Weekend Charge Night Shift

Baptist Health - Central Alabama

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization located in Montgomery is seeking an RN Weekend Charge Night Shift to oversee patient care activities and mentor staff during assigned shifts. The ideal candidate must possess a nursing degree, have at least one year of staff nursing experience, and hold an active RN license and BLS certification. This full-time position offers a complex and rewarding work environment focused on the provision of high-quality care to patients.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required.
Active RN licensure required and BLS certification.
Additional certifications may be required based on area.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and evaluate unit activities for quality patient care.
Act as a mentor to the staff.
Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Effective communication skills

Skill in the use of computers

Time management

Supervise and train employees

Education

Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

RN Weekend Charge Night Shift

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.

Highlights

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, assess, 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.