Charge Nurse NICU

Intermountain Health

4d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse provides leadership and clinical expertise for the assigned shift and department in collaboration with the department manager. The role coordinates unit resources to ensure appropriate staffing based on patients’ clinical needs and financial considerations, supports staff clinically, and models competency and professionalism. The Charge Nurse oversees operational and clinical leadership, supports safe and high-quality care, and promotes staff accountability and professional development. Charge Nurse training is required.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of employment start.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Unit-specific certification as required, such as ACLS or PALS.
Experience in the assigned clinical area.
Mentoring experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. RNs hired or promoted into this role must obtain a BSN within four years of the hire or promotion date, unless an existing education agreement takes precedence.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including patient transfers and handling supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communication, and developmental skills as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, support staff, and other sources.
Use assessment information and critical thinking to develop individualized plans of care collaboratively, including needed education.
Prepare patients collaboratively for support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration, and provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care and professional scope.
Set priorities and coordinate patient care delivery by managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses and outcomes, revise plans of care as needed, and reassess changes.
Model professional behavior, ensure staff accountability, and coach and develop others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards, comply with regulatory requirements, practice within licensure scope, and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Estimate current- and next-shift staffing needs and match nurse skill levels to patient requirements.
Manage premium pay and overtime efficiently and allocate resources appropriately.
Provide operational and clinical leadership for the unit or department, set clear expectations, and hold staff accountable for outcomes and behaviors.
Mediate conflicts involving staff, families, physicians, and other departments.
Support clear expectations for hourly rounds, communication boards, and joint bedside reports.
Guide others in resolving problems, promoting accountability, and supporting professional growth.
Support and enforce Intermountain and unit policies and procedures related to safety, quality, compliance, and patient care.
Activate the chain of command, rapid response, or code alerts when appropriate.
Participate in and facilitate continuous quality improvement in clinical care, service experience, and operational effectiveness.
Complete required Charge Nurse training.