Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse is a registered nurse who assists the nurse manager/director with coordination, direction, throughput, and evaluation of patient care, unit activities, and staff activities and performance on an assigned shift. The role applies nursing-process knowledge and professional nursing standards, along with knowledge of patient requirements, growth, and development, to make assignments and interventions. The Charge Nurse facilitates consistent care as patient needs change and manages clinical and non-clinical unit activities when the unit manager/director is absent.

On shifts when not serving as clinical lead or charge nurse, the position may take a patient care assignment, serve as a preceptor, or perform other roles based on unit needs. The role also represents the unit or nursing department on committees or task forces as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience functioning in an RN role.
• Valid, current Arizona nursing license.
• Required certification in the area of clinical specialty within 3 years, from ANCC or another approved credentialing entity (for example, CCRN for critical care).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and other certifications as required by the individual department.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Supports, evaluates, prioritizes, and supervises patient care and unit needs during the assigned shift.
• Serves as the designee for unit matters when the nurse manager/director is absent.
• Makes staff assignments to meet patient care needs, including needs of incoming patients.
• Makes patient assignments and delegates unit-specific tasks; monitors whether assignments are effective and completed.
• Evaluates staffing needs based on caregiver mix, current and anticipated patient volumes, patient acuity, and staff availability.
• Communicates effectively and promptly with team members and others during the assigned and oncoming shifts.
• Proactively supports service quality and patient outcomes; champions and provides staff resources for quality and patient safety initiatives, and uses change-management methods to support improvement activities.
• Models exceptional customer service and facilitates and participates in service recovery efforts during the shift.
• Supports staff performance and development through preceptor training, role modeling, and professional, technical, clinical, and coaching support.
• Assists and participates with the nurse manager/director in quality projects and annual staff performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoots issues requiring immediate resolution and informs the nurse manager/director of the circumstances, actions, and outcomes.
• When not serving as clinical lead or charge nurse, takes a patient care assignment, serves as a preceptor, or performs other roles to meet unit needs.
• Represents the unit or nursing department on committees or task forces as assigned by the nurse manager/director or administration.
• Reinforces Carondelet Health Network's vision, mission, and values through role-model behavior.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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