Charge Nurse-Medical Surgical Acute

CommonSpirit Health•Chandler, AZ

23h

About The Position

The Medical Surgical Acute Charge Nurse oversees a department of frontline nurses caring for patients and supports the team in meeting its operational goals and objectives. The role calls for accountability, confidence, strong communication in individual and group settings, and comfort holding difficult conversations about staff and unit performance. The Charge Nurse mentors staff on competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and in-service education. The nurse evaluates staff-provided care, coaches staff to improve care, and ensures standards of care are maintained. The role also provides direct patient care as needed, coordinates patient flow to facilitate timely and effective care, attends hospital-wide bed board meetings, and understands how to address ethical dilemmas and coordinate an Ethics Consult. The position is at Chandler Regional Medical Center, a 443-bed acute care hospital serving the East Valley community. The organization describes its environment as patient-centered and supportive, with interdisciplinary teamwork, training, resources, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Two years of RN experience within the applicable clinical specialty and/or charge nurse experience.
Arizona Registered Nurse license, upon hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within six months.
Strong communication skills in one-to-one interactions and in front of groups.
Accountability, confidence, and comfort holding difficult conversations about staff and unit performance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Previous experience in acute care, long-term care, or nursing homes.

Responsibilities

Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
Advocate for and support nurses in reaching their full potential while aligning their work 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, coach them to improve care, and ensure standards of care are maintained.
Provide direct patient care as needed.
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.
Attend hospital-wide bed board meetings.