Charge Nurse Progressive Care Unit Full Time Nights

Baptist Healthcare System • New Albany, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 32-bed intermediate level of care unit between the Inpatient Units and the Critical Care units. While the unit specializes in cardiovascular care, nurses will encounter a variety of diagnoses, such as CHF, dysrhythmias, DKA, respiratory issues, sepsis, etc. While working closely with an interdisciplinary team, nurses provide excellent care for a high acuity-based population. PCU is a great place for nurses to cultivate and expand their assessment skills while managing several drips and other specialized procedures. This is an entry-level leadership position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts. The Charge Nurse will provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in the area of patient care. This position will work alongside the team and provide direct patient care while determining needed staffing fluctuations during shifts, responding to departmental concerns, addressing immediate staff issues, and coordinating patient flow.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing program, holding a minimum of an ASN.
• Current Indiana or compact state RN license.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
• ACLS for Healthcare provider required (obtained within 12 months of hire).
• One year of nursing experience required.
• Professional/Specialty certification required as per unit/department standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in area of specialty preferred.
• New Graduate RNs and LPNs are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a resource nurse for the department.
• Coordination of care on designated shifts.
• Providing leadership to staff members in the area of patient care.
• Determining needed staffing fluctuations during shifts.
• Responding to departmental concerns.
• Addressing immediate staff issues.
• Coordinating patient flow.
• Providing direct patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree