Charge RN Medical Surgical Ortho

CommonSpirit Health • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The Charge RN Medical Surgical Ortho oversees a department of frontline nurses caring for patients and supports the team in meeting operational goals and objectives. The role calls for accountability, confidence, strong communication in both individual and group settings, and comfort addressing difficult performance conversations. The Charge RN mentors staff, evaluates and coaches care, helps maintain standards, and provides direct patient care as needed. The role also coordinates patient flow and participates in hospital-wide bed board meetings.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Two years of RN experience within the applicable clinical specialty and/or charge nurse experience.
• Registered Nurse credential.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within six months.
• Accountability, confidence, strong communication skills, and comfort holding difficult performance conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education.
• Evaluate care provided by staff, coach staff to improve care, and ensure standards of care are maintained.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.
• Understand the process for addressing ethical dilemmas and coordinate the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.
• Coordinate patient flow on the unit to facilitate timely and effective care.
• Attend hospital-wide bed board meetings.
• Support frontline nurses in reaching their full potential while aligning their work with departmental operational goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

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