Charge Nurse - Med Surg Urology

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Charge Nurse - Med Surg Urology Full Time Night Shift - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital - $5k Sign-On Bonus! Location: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 Work Schedule: Full Time Nights- (72 hours bi-weekly) 7:00pm - 7:30am Every 3rd weekend rotation Holiday rotation The 6200 Medical-Surgical Unit at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital is a dynamic 38-bed unit specializing in urology care . Patients admitted to this unit often face urological conditions, such as infections and other complications, but our team also treats a wide range of medical patients with complex needs, including diabetes management, and more. The 6200 unit offers a unique environment for both new graduates and seasoned nurses to expand their clinical expertise, focusing on skill development, time management, and the care of diverse patient populations. Nurses on this unit bring advanced technical knowledge in the field of urology, supported by an in-depth understanding of related pathophysiology and the ability to interpret complex lab results. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment, the 6200 unit is rooted in professional growth and continuous improvement , proudly affiliated with leading organizations like the ANCC, ANA, American Society of Urology, and the American Society of Nephrology. Certification opportunities such as MED-SURG, GERO-BC, and CMSRN further enhance the professional development of our team. Together, we create a collaborative atmosphere where nurses can grow and thrive, always keeping patient-centered care at the heart of everything we do. Why You’ll Love Working Here Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse ‑ physician partnerships. Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision ‑ making skills in a fast ‑ moving Med Surg setting. Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence ‑ based nursing care across diverse patient populations. Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses. Incentives & Benefits: In addition to a comprehensive benefits package —including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options — this role offers career growth opportunities. Charge RNs receive an additional $2/hr in charge pay as well as an additional night shift incentives such as $4/hour shift differential plus a $6/hour night shift premium. Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Requirements

Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
ACLS/PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department
ECG interpretation competency and ACLS certification within 12 months of assuming role.
Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role.
Registered Nurse licensure
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Minimum of 2-3 years Clinical in Nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Previous charge or lead experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in coordinating the delivery of patient care in collaboration with others.
Communicates with the unit staff, and acts as a resource concerning standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Identifies actual/potential problems.
Cooperates with instructors and students from various programs and creates assignments and work schedules to match patient needs and staff abilities.
Actively supports the work of unit and organizational committees.
Participates on teams to evaluate clinical practice or health services and implements ongoing quality changes in nursing practice.
Promotes the review of current literature/research and facilitates implementation of best practices.
Acts as a clinical resource for unit personnel.
Performs nursing technical skills in compliance with unit/TriHealth policies.
Performs specialty/unit-specific skills and competencies.
Interprets and executes physician orders accurately.
Directs unit activities in which safe, clinically competent care is given to patients.
Delegates care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice.
Shares clinical information with appropriate health care team members including physicians.
Maintains and improves current knowledge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification.
Acts as a role model for efficient, effective, comprehensive patient care.
Assists in overall department operations.
Provides for the orientation of float, temporarily reassigned, or agency nurses to the routine of the unit and the designated shift.
Demonstrates critical thinking in the decision-making process.
Accepts accountability for actions taken.
Utilizes the chain of command appropriately.
Facilitates patient movement through the system toward desired outcomes.
Remains prepared to deal with rapidly changing workload, i.e., able to transfer and admit patients quickly.
Maintains open communications in a timely and appropriate manner to all customers.
Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Encourages formal and informal continuing education.
Promotes clinical ladder as a form of peer review and clinical advancement.
Develops, guides, and coaches nursing staff daily to function within their job description.
Identifies and plans to meet learning needs of self and staff together with nurse manager and/or nurse educators.
Mentors staff in problem resolution.
Provides feedback to evaluate the performance of personnel.
Functions as a clinical resource and professional role model for staff.
Provides input for progressive discipline on a fair and consistent basis.