About the position
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities. The Charge Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse with responsibility and accountability for unit operational activities. Using the Nursing process and clinical knowledge, this role will coordinate nursing and interprofessional members of the Health Care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design. Provides supervision of staff, clinical support, and assumes management responsibility for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager/clinical care leader.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate nursing and interprofessional members of the Health Care team.
- Develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction.
- Adjust the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design.
- Provide supervision of staff and clinical support.
- Assume management responsibility for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager/clinical care leader.
Requirements
- 4 year/Bachelors Degree in Nursing – BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire into the position.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia.
- Must possess the knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories related to nursing diagnosis and treatment, nursing policies & procedures, standards, systems, and equipment normally acquired through 18-24 months of experience.
- Minimally a Clinical Nurse II in the Professional Nurse Advancement Program or upon hire to the role must submit a portfolio at the next eligible submission date.
- Must have knowledge of/demonstrate management/leadership theories, teaching skills, and understanding of group dynamics.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous work experience in the charge nurse position or supervisory position preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
