Charge RN Intensive Care PT Days

BHS•New Albany, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Floyd is seeking an Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse for its 16-bed adult medical ICU. The unit provides specialized care to critically ill patients, including those with stroke, sepsis, shock states with or without multi-organ failure, and respiratory failure. New graduate RNs are welcome to apply. This entry-level leadership position serves as a resource nurse and coordinates care during designated shifts. The Charge RN works alongside the team to provide direct patient care, lead staff in patient care, determine staffing fluctuations, respond to departmental concerns, address immediate staff issues, and coordinate patient flow. The position has immediate oversight of employees performing the same or directly related work. The role is part-time, 24 hours weekly, on days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is benefit eligible. Experienced external applicants may be eligible for a bonus. The facility is located at 1850 State Street, New Albany, Indiana, approximately 10 minutes from downtown Louisville.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program with at least 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.
Experienced external applicants may be eligible for a bonus.

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 and address immediate staff issues.
Coordinate patient flow.
Provide immediate oversight of employees performing the same or directly related work.