Charge Nurse Surgery
About The Position
The Charge Nurse oversees a department of frontline nurses caring for patients and supports the nursing team in meeting operational goals and objectives. The role advocates for fellow nurses and helps them reach their full potential. The Charge Nurse mentors staff on competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education. The position evaluates and coaches staff care, ensures standards of care are maintained, and coordinates patient flow to support timely and effective care. The Charge Nurse also understands how to address ethical dilemmas and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult. The role calls for accountability, confidence, strong communication in individual and group settings, and comfort holding difficult conversations about staff and unit performance. The position is at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed nonprofit facility serving communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Two years of RN experience within an applicable clinical specialty.
- Registered Nurse credential for Arizona.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months.
- Accountability and confidence.
- Excellent communication skills in one-to-one interactions and in front of groups.
- Comfort holding difficult conversations about staff and unit performance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Charge Nurse experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
- Advocate for fellow nurses and support their development in alignment with department operational goals and objectives.
- Mentor staff on competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education.
- Evaluate care provided by staff and coach them to improve care.
- Ensure standards of care are maintained.
- Understand the process for addressing ethical dilemmas and coordinate the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.
- Coordinate patient flow on the unit to facilitate timely and effective care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
