Charge Medical Surgical RN

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Charge Medical Surgical Nurse (Days), sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN at Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) is an experienced RN, who in addition to providing direct patient care is accountable for facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization and problem solving for a specific patient care department. Bonus Options: up to $15,000 Employment Type: Full Time Shifts Available: Days Hours: 7:00AM – 7:00PM ($2 to $6 per hour day shift differential) Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Lead clinical team in ensuring high patient and physician satisfaction and provide support through difficult and complex issues. Use independent judgment to make effective recommendations regarding the adjustment/resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems of supervised staff regarding work assignments, hours of work, overtime scheduling and other work-related matters. Use independent judgment to recommend evaluation results of supervised employees, inclusive of promotion, rewards and recognition, performance improvement opportunities and termination. Demonstrate clinical competence utilizing the nursing process (assess, plan, intervention, evaluation). Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission. Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS upon hire and maintain current. Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred. PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients. Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-AZ1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred.
PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

Lead clinical team in ensuring high patient and physician satisfaction and provide support through difficult and complex issues.
Use independent judgment to make effective recommendations regarding the adjustment/resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems of supervised staff regarding work assignments, hours of work, overtime scheduling and other work-related matters.
Use independent judgment to recommend evaluation results of supervised employees, inclusive of promotion, rewards and recognition, performance improvement opportunities and termination.
Demonstrate clinical competence utilizing the nursing process (assess, plan, intervention, evaluation).
Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans