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

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

5d

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of settings, following established nursing processes that include assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The position ensures adherence to hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, standards, and practices. It 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 Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and coordination of patient care, supervises staff, ensures safe and efficient operations, and supports high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. The position is responsible for department operational excellence and fiscal management, and for communicating departmental, organizational, and regulatory information to staff.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Florida or an eligible compact state license upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) certification upon hire.
• ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association within six 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, required education, and competencies in accordance with the unit's scope of service and professional standards; pursue professional growth and development.
• Assess, identify, and prioritize patient and family needs, and 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.
• 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 the department or unit to achieve goals and objectives.
• Maintain responsibility for department operational excellence and ensure quality services are delivered in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Maintain responsibility for department fiscal management and assure proper utilization of organizational financial resources.
• Effectively communicate departmental, organizational, and regulatory information to staff.

What This Job Offers

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