Charge RN ICU FT Days

BHS•New Albany, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Floyd is seeking an Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse for a 16-bed adult medical ICU. The unit provides specialized care to critically ill patients, including patients with stroke, sepsis, shock states with or without multi-organ failure, and respiratory failure. New graduate RNs are welcome. This entry-level leadership position serves as a resource nurse and coordinates care on designated shifts. The Charge Nurse provides leadership to unit staff in patient care, works alongside the team, and provides direct patient care. The role also determines staffing fluctuations during shifts, responds to departmental concerns, addresses immediate staff issues, and coordinates patient flow. The position has immediate oversight of employees performing the same or directly related work. The role is full-time, 36 hours weekly, on the day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is benefit-eligible. Experienced external applicants may be eligible for a bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program with a minimum of an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
Current Indiana or compact-state RN license.
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS certification, to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
NIHSS Stroke Certification, to be obtained within 10 weeks of hire.
One year of nursing experience.
Professional or specialty certification as required by unit or department standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the area of specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a resource nurse for the department.
Coordinate care on designated shifts.
Provide leadership to unit staff in the area of patient care.
Work alongside the team and provide direct patient care.
Determine needed staffing fluctuations during shifts.
Respond to departmental concerns.
Address immediate staff issues.
Coordinate patient flow.
Provide immediate oversight of employees performing the same or directly related work.