CCU Mixed Acuity Critical Care Charge Nurse Full Time Nights

BHS • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Charge Nurse is an entry-level management position responsible for coordinating care on designated shifts and providing leadership to unit staff in patient care. The nurse implements the nursing process for assigned patients across age groups, from infancy through geriatrics, and is responsible for care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The role promotes positive patient outcomes and quality of care and supports change through active participation in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils.

Using National Professional Nursing Standards as guidelines, the Charge Nurse applies critical thinking and appropriate nursing judgment, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, and serves as a role model through participation in continuous professional development, teaching, and learning across the healthcare continuum.

The Mixed Acuity Unit provides both critical care and telemetry services, specializing in medical critical care. Staff receive critical care and telemetry training and care for patients ranging from young adults to geriatrics. This full-time position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights: three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday scheduling is based on unit needs, with every third weekend specified. Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager with unit operational activities.
• Assist the Nurse Manager with management of patient care delivery on the unit.
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency using the nursing process.
• Demonstrate organizational skills in providing patient care.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to support performance-improvement activities.
• Participate in the development of nursing staff.
• Provide leadership and apply critical-thinking skills.
• Implement the nursing process for assigned patients across age groups and provide care within the parameters of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
• Participate in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in continuous professional development, teaching, and learning.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility for experienced candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed