Ortho Neuro Charge Nurse

CommonSpirit Health•Hot Springs, AR

About The Position

As a Charge Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit. About Us: CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is a 280 bed faith-based, non-profit, Magnet Accredited facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. As the only level II trauma center in the southwest part of the state, CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is the regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neuro, ortho, oncology and critical care/pulmonary. We have also been voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business since 2019. We have earned top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and was recently named as one of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in Fortune and PINC AI. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! Job Summary and Responsibilities As a RN Care Coordinator, you will be a central figure in patient care, seamlessly navigating the healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum, expertly advocating for patients while collaborating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical acumen, exceptional communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset, all driven by a passion for optimizing patient care across every touchpoint.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing , upon hire
Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Of Nursing Nursing and Admission to a BSN program within one year or obtaining a Bachelor degree within 2 years of assuming position, upon hire
Participation in the Nursing Career Advancement Program

Responsibilities

Functions as a clinical and leadership mentor and coach to new and existing staff
Assists with preparation and oversight of unit schedules.
Works with department management to balance schedules
Oversees and adapts the daily staffing plan to meet the department’s needs
Establishes patient assignments for a team of employees.