Interventional Radiology Charge Nurse (RN) - 40 hours/week, M-F, no weekends, no holidays

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Charge Nurse (RN) to join our Interventional Radiology Nursing Team at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. This is a diverse role working in a state-of-the-art facility with highly-experienced teams, and a unique opportunity to work in specialty areas including: Radiology and the Cardiac Cath-Lab. The position is Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with no weekends, nights, or holidays.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required
At least 2 years of RN experience, preferred
ACLS preferred upon hire
Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills
Proven and demonstrated autonomous critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in Imaging Nursing is preferred
Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred
ED, CCU, or Cath Lab, strongly preferred
Prior experience with conscious sedation, helpful

Responsibilities

Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shifts.
Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, and patient acuity.
Provides direct patient care as needed.
Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
Performs responsibilities of the underlying job, including coordinating transfers and performing admissions or discharges.
Ensures staff has the necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe and effective patient care.