Charge RN Medical Surgical

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Surgical Charge RN on 4 West at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center oversees a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. The role supports nurses in reaching their full potential while aligning nursing practice with the department’s operational goals and objectives. The Charge RN mentors staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education. The position also provides direct patient care as appropriate to meet patient and department needs.

The Charge RN coordinates patient flow to support timely and effective care, uses the Clinical Response Team appropriately, and applies prioritization and critical-thinking skills in critical situations. The role involves supporting staff performance and unit operations, communicating effectively with individuals and groups, and handling challenging conversations. The position requires understanding how to address ethical dilemmas and coordinating the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed nonprofit hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, and a destination for specialized care. Its programs include Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, and a Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Two years of RN experience within the applicable clinical specialty.
• Registered Nurse license in Arizona.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR).
• Confident, accountable communication skills, including one-to-one and group communication.
• Ability to hold challenging conversations and support staff performance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Previous experience with personal computers.
• Recent acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Support nurses in reaching their full potential in alignment with department operational goals and objectives.
• Mentor staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, plans of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in in-service education.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate to meet patient and department needs.
• Understand the process for addressing ethical dilemmas and coordinate the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.
• Coordinate patient flow to facilitate timely and effective care.
• Use the Clinical Response Team appropriately for the area.
• Demonstrate appropriate prioritization and critical-thinking skills in critical situations.
• Be accountable for staff performance and unit operations.

What This Job Offers

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