Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse (Paola)
About The Position
Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs. Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs. Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff. Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff. Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management. Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction. Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance. Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
- Nurses hired after November 1, 2025, BSN degree is required upon hire.
- For ADN prepared nurses hired before November 1, 2025, must be enrolled in a BSN degree program within 6 months of hire date, must complete BSN degree by the third anniversary of hire date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or compact license
Nice To Haves
- Master Degree Nursing
- 2 or more years of clinical experience
- Professional Nursing Certification
Responsibilities
- Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs.
- Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs.
- Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff.
- Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff.
- Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management.
- Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction.
- Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance.
- Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
