Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiac

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function. Position is responsible for a clinic unit. Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's. Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration). Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements. Trains and mentors staff.

Requirements

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget.
• Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.
• Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
• Two years relevant clinical nursing experience
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
• CPR.
• ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department
• ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
• ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
• Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
• Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
• Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• Management experience with two years supervisory.
• Certification in specialty area of practice preferred.
• License/Certification: PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
• ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices.
• Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care.
• Makes assignments, delegates and supervises care provided by other RNs, LPNs and CNAs by matching patient care needs with resources and competencies.
• Responsible for day to day staffing and making appropriate decision based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver.
• Assist with the orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members.
• Schedules the department's day to day activies i.e. breaks, sending people home, etc.
• Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees.
• Interacts with customers to assure professional conduct of staff.
• Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

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