Cardiac Stepdown Charge Nurse

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Nights), sometimes referred to as a Charge RN or a Charge Med Surge RN at Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License
Current BLS upon hire and maintain current
Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current
PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.
Current PALS upon hire and maintain current, preferred.
Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital Surgical OR setting, preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an acute care operating room preferred.
CNOR within 2 years, preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.

Responsibilities

The DOU Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable to the Department Director for the quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during his/her shift and assists the Director in the daily operation of the respective unit(s)/department.
He/she provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor of unanticipated patient care events and/or risk management activities within patient care unit(s).
Utilizes nursing personnel effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and assignments.
Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and/or staff education as necessary.
Assists with performance evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR activities as needed.
Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures their proper use and functionality and assists in the daily maintenance of par levels.
Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients; enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes.
Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis.
Directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain of command.
Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the charge nurse, if necessary.
The Charge Nurse may perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios.
He/she shall be temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties during such times by Director/designee and shall document details of same on patient care assignment record.