RN - Charge- Henderson Medical Unit, Full-Time Days

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings. The role follows established nursing processes, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation, while ensuring adherence to hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, standards, and practices. The Charge Nurse manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The position provides clinical leadership and coordination of patient care, supervises staff, ensures safe and efficient operations, and supports high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. It also maintains responsibility for departmental operational excellence and fiscal management, ensuring quality services and proper use of organizational financial resources.

Requirements

Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state, required upon hire.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, required upon hire.
ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association, required within 6 months.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Clinical competence in the relevant area of nursing practice.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Empathy and excellent listening skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Maintain current documentation, licensure, certifications, education, and competencies in accordance with the unit's scope of service and professional standards.
Pursue professional growth and development and seek opportunities to meet development needs.
Assess, identify, and prioritize patient and family needs to provide quality care.
Develop, discuss, and communicate each patient's plan of care in collaboration with the care team.
Safely deliver medications and treatments.
Monitor and document patient responses and uphold safety policies and protocols, including patient identification and risk mitigation, to ensure a safe, individualized plan of care.
Continuously assess patients, detect changes in condition, and communicate with appropriate care team members to support prompt clinical decision-making.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Promote effective working relations and contribute effectively as part of a department or unit in meeting goals and objectives.
Maintain responsibility for department operational excellence and ensure services meet applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Manage the department's fiscal responsibilities and ensure proper utilization of organizational financial resources.
Communicate departmental, organizational, and regulatory information effectively to staff.