Charge Nurse - Acute Step Down

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Charge RN for its Progressive Care team at the Acute Medical Step-Down unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The unit cares for high-acuity patients in a culture that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.

Under the direction of the Nursing Director, the Charge RN works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as part of the management and leadership team. The role provides clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes, including patient flow, care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service areas. The Charge RN may also provide direct patient care.

This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE position with 12-hour day shifts. Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded in New Mexico in 1908. It operates nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a multi-specialty medical group, and has nearly 14,000 employees.

Requirements

• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program; programs under conditional status may be approved by the system CNO.
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS certification required at the time of hire.
• ACLS certification for Progressive and Critical Care Units.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certifications in the area of practice are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes.
• Support patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, and patient safety.
• Direct unit staff in designated service areas.
• Work with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as part of the management and leadership team.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for eligible positions, including night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

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