Charge Nurse Med Surg Tele

CommonSpirit Health • Prescott Valley, AZ

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About The Position

The Charge Nurse oversees a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. The role uses acute care experience to support and advocate for nurses as they develop and work toward departmental operational goals and objectives. The position requires accountability, confidence, strong communication in individual and group settings, and comfort holding difficult conversations while overseeing staff and unit performance.

The Charge Nurse mentors and coaches staff, provides direct patient care as appropriate, and coordinates staffing and patient flow to support timely and effective care. The role also requires prioritization and critical thinking in critical situations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Two years of RN experience within the applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience.
• Valid Arizona RN license.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider (BLS) certificate.
• Accountability and confidence.
• Strong communication skills in one-to-one interactions and in front of groups.
• Comfort with holding difficult conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• CVICU experience for a Critical Care Charge Nurse.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education.
• Coach staff to improve care.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate to meet patient and department needs.
• Prepare work schedules and assign personnel.
• Coordinate patient flow on the unit to facilitate timely and effective care.
• Demonstrate appropriate prioritization and critical thinking skills in critical situations.
• Advocate for nurses and support their development toward departmental operational goals and objectives.
• Oversee staff and unit performance, including holding difficult conversations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree