Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health • Tacoma, WA

4h

About The Position

The Charge RN oversees a department of frontline nurses caring for patients and supports nurses in reaching their full potential while aligning their work with departmental operational goals and objectives. The role calls for accountability, confidence, strong communication in individual and group settings, and comfort conducting difficult conversations while maintaining responsibility for staff and unit performance.

The Charge RN follows department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards, and stays current on trends, developments, and regulatory requirements within the role’s scope. The position also administers, oversees, and documents ordered medications in accordance with hospital policy.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse: Washington, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
• Completion of an approved OR residency or at least one year of previous OR experience.
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire.
• Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years.
• Previous charge nurse experience.
• If assigned to the Gig Harbor Same Day Surgery facility, related work experience in a free-standing surgery center.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Advocate for and support nurses in reaching their full potential in alignment with departmental operational goals and objectives.
• Be accountable for staff and unit performance, including holding difficult conversations.
• Adhere to department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
• Keep abreast of trends, developments, and regulatory requirements within the designated scope of responsibility.
• Administer, oversee, and document the administration of medications as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level