RN Charge Nurse - ICU - Night Shift

Trinity Health • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who works in a collaborative environment at Nazareth Hospital to plan & provide professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. The RN integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services. As a Charge Nurse, you will: Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards. Maintains focused area of expertise for care / program &/or provides interventions or knowledge within niche areas of care / program. Advances professional / shared governance, collaborates inter & intra-professionally, delegates to others to advance care, assumes an expanded role & increased responsibility. Participates with unit leadership in development and improvement of departmental processes. Facilitates patient flow both in and out of the nursing unit as well as enhances teamwork by providing guidance and support to all staff. Takes responsibility for Outcomes Management, ensures that patient care is optimal and timely and that patient outcomes are within defined parameters. Participates with unit leadership in development of Service Line initiatives and guiding staff in successfully completing process change. Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and colleagues by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping them informed about progress, delays and changes. Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, maintaining good attendance and displaying a conscientious attitude towards costs, supplies and departmental finances. Actively participates in Shared Governance activities through direct participation on committees, counsels or work groups. Maintains awareness of department operations on all shifts/days. Reviews minutes and obtains reports to ensure accurate knowledge. Accepts accountability for staying informed about changes in the unit, in the service line and the organization.

Requirements

• BSN or BS/BA degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN Pennsylvania state license required.
• Current BLS required.
• ACLS required or obtained by completion of orientation if applicable to area of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards.
• Maintains focused area of expertise for care / program &/or provides interventions or knowledge within niche areas of care / program.
• Advances professional / shared governance, collaborates inter & intra-professionally, delegates to others to advance care, assumes an expanded role & increased responsibility.
• Participates with unit leadership in development and improvement of departmental processes.
• Facilitates patient flow both in and out of the nursing unit as well as enhances teamwork by providing guidance and support to all staff.
• Takes responsibility for Outcomes Management, ensures that patient care is optimal and timely and that patient outcomes are within defined parameters.
• Participates with unit leadership in development of Service Line initiatives and guiding staff in successfully completing process change.
• Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and colleagues by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping them informed about progress, delays and changes.
• Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, maintaining good attendance and displaying a conscientious attitude towards costs, supplies and departmental finances.
• Actively participates in Shared Governance activities through direct participation on committees, counsels or work groups.
• Maintains awareness of department operations on all shifts/days.
• Reviews minutes and obtains reports to ensure accurate knowledge.
• Accepts accountability for staying informed about changes in the unit, in the service line and the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior