RN Charge Nurse - Adult Psychiatric Care
About The Position
The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Unity is founded on a mission of trauma-informed care and destigmatizing behavioral health diagnoses. Unity nurses strive to innovate and elevate behavioral health nursing through holistic treatment of our patients. Unity nurses apply their behavioral health specialty through high-level critical thinking, individualized patient care plans, early interventions, specialized assessments, and de-escalation and motivational interviewing techniques. Unity nurses maintain their physical health skills as part of our holistic treatment including attending to physical health needs such as assessment, wound care, and phlebotomy. We welcome nurses from all backgrounds to join our team who share our values of inclusion, kindness, and excellence and a heart for the behavioral health population!
Requirements
- Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required.
- One year of relevant clinical experience at proficient to expert level of practice required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, workflow planning, performance management and staff development.
- Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.
- Must meet requirements of RN Staff Nurse Job Description and performs duties in any clinical capacity as needed.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
- Current applicable state RN license required.
- AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Responsibilities
- The RN Charge Nurse is accountable for the direct coordination and supervision of unit operations.
- Serves as a role model and resource for patient care.
- Provides leadership and promotes team-building among staff.
- Facilitates communication between staff, physicians, management and all other customers.
- Is responsible for effective implementation of policies, procedures and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
