RN Charge - Madison Hospital Acute Medical Care 3rd FL - FT - 3rd Shift

HH Health System•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Charge Nurse identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning, and delegation based on patient needs. The nurse executes therapeutic physician orders and nursing interventions, evaluates patient responses and progress toward outcomes, and coordinates care with other professional disciplines. The role also helps patients and staff identify problems and consider alternative choices and outcomes. This position is with Madison Hospital’s Acute Medical Care 3rd Floor and is a full-time, third-shift role. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a current Alabama nursing license, and BLS and ACLS certifications within 90 days of hire. Previous nursing experience in a critical care setting and demonstrated supervisory and/or management ability are required. Huntsville Hospital Health System is a locally governed nonprofit health system serving its communities. It offers employees opportunities for career growth, continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, and on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic services. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Alabama nursing license.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Previous nursing experience in a critical care setting.
Successful demonstration of supervisory and/or management ability.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and change tasks frequently and quickly.

Responsibilities

Identify patient needs and priorities for care through assessment and planning.
Delegate care based on patient needs.
Execute therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Evaluate patient responses to care and progress toward patient outcomes.
Coordinate care with other professional disciplines as needed.
Help patients and staff identify problems and explore alternative choices and outcomes.