RN - Charge Registered Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit - Nights
About The Position
The Charge Registered Nurse coordinates unit staffing and provides leadership while ensuring that clinical objectives are implemented and quality patient care is delivered in the assigned area. The role assigns, directs, educates, and monitors nursing and support staff during the assigned shift, and may contribute to or conduct staff performance evaluations. The nurse assesses daily patient care needs, develops and distributes patient care assignments, and ensures care is appropriate for the patient population. The role evaluates the effectiveness of care, identifies issues affecting patient outcomes, responds to patient-care complaints through established channels, and may provide input on hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff. This position is in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at UAB St. Vincent's East in Trussville, Alabama. The listed schedule is full-time nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Benefits for eligible positions include paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
- Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing and professional licensure/certification.
- One year of cumulative job-specific experience.
- BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
- ACLS and PALS may be required in some units, including Step Down, ED, and ICU, within six months of hire or transfer.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in the assigned area.
- Assign, direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support staff during the assigned shift.
- Contribute to or perform staff performance evaluations.
- Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring population-appropriate care.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Respond to complaints about patient care and manage them through established channels.
- May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development, and evaluation of staff.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
