RN Charge - Dermatology/Allergy Clinic

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse serves as a key member of the unit-based leadership team. Under the general supervision of the unit’s Director of Nursing or designee, the Charge Nurse is responsible for managing patient-centered care coordination within the unit/department during the designated shift. The Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit during their designated shifts. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the Charge Nurse directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the hospital’s vision, mission and values to support an extraordinary patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. At least 20% of the nurse’s total shifts worked must be designated as Charge Nurse.

Requirements

• Associate in Science Degree required
• 1 year or more of clinical experience in applicable clinical area required
• Current, clear, unencumbered nurse licensure in the State of Louisiana or Compact Nurse License required.
• Certification applicable to clinical area required, as identified: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a complex healthcare organization is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing patient-centered care coordination within the unit/department during the designated shift.
• Assuming responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit during their designated shifts.
• Directing, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures.
• Serving as a resource person for staff.
• Modeling a commitment to the hospital’s vision, mission and values to support an extraordinary patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree