Charge Nurse Weekend Only Days Observation Unit

BHS•New Albany, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department Observation Unit at Baptist Health Floyd. This is a part-time, day shift (7am-7pm) position, working exclusively on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) with premium pay for these shifts. The role involves acting as a resource nurse and providing leadership for the unit's staff, coordinating care, determining staffing needs, addressing concerns, and managing patient flow. The Observation Unit is a 29-bed unit affiliated with the Emergency Department, observing patients expected to stay less than 24 hours. Nurses care for a variety of patients including those with chest pain, cardiac arrhythmias, post-cardiac catheterizations, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, UTIs, and DVTs. A provider is available on the unit from 7 AM to 5 PM daily. New Graduate RNs are welcome. This position is benefit-eligible and may include a sign-on bonus for experienced external applicants.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program, holding a minimum of an ASN.
Current Indiana or compact state RN license.
BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
ACLS for Healthcare provider required (obtained within 12 months of hire).
One year of nursing experience required.
Professional/Specialty certification required as per unit/department standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a resource nurse for the department.
Provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in the area of patient care.
Coordinate care on designated shifts.
Determine needed staffing fluctuations during shifts.
Respond to departmental concerns.
Address immediate staff issues.
Coordinate patient flow.
Provide direct patient care.