Charge Nurse Med Surg Acute

Dallas Medical Center • Farmers Branch, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Dallas Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Dallas Medical Center is a 155-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission that offers a wide range of medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, wound care, surgical services, cardiac catheterization lab, and outpatient therapy. The hospital is the only trauma center in the vicinity and is also a Certified Chest Pain Center. Dallas Medical Center is a recipient of multiple Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards and eight Healthgrades Five-Star ratings over the past three years. For more information, visit www.dallasmedcenter.com.

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.
• RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift.
• Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and resources.
• Ensures the efficient functions of the department.
• Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice.
• Continually assesses patient care and directs staff to make necessary changes in the plan of care.
• Effectively communicates with physicians and staff to ensure positive patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees