RN PCU Charge Nurse

AdventHealth•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN PCU Charge Nurse coordinates patient care across departments, including PACU, inpatient units, Radiology, and anesthesia. The role develops individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical orders, monitors and documents progress, and adjusts care as needed. The nurse collaborates with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other providers; prioritizes care according to acuity and urgency; supports staff with guidance on procedures, equipment, and patient care; and promotes communication and continuity of care. The position supervises nursing assistants and support staff, educates patients and families, responds to emergencies, and participates in quality improvement. It also includes unit leadership and operational responsibilities such as staff education and orientation, mandatory training compliance, staffing and scheduling oversight, performance appraisals, employee relations, recruitment support, supply use, overtime management, fiscal stewardship, and collaboration on department policies and procedures. The role reports to and meets regularly with the director to discuss unit plans, progress, problems, and needs. The role requires an Associate’s degree in Nursing and an active Registered Nurse license. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a range of additional nursing credentials are preferred. One or more years of acute-care hospital experience is preferred. The position is full-time on the day shift in Port Charlotte, Florida. The listed pay range is $33.08–$58.04.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least one year of acute-care hospital experience is preferred.
Supervision experience and skills.
Ability to use abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise plans of care according to outcomes.
Basic computer skills, including navigating Microsoft Windows-based programs.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
Nursing knowledge and ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Leadership, management, and independent decision-making ability, including the ability to lead a team and solve complex problems.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, multitasking, prioritization, teamwork, tact, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to document accurately in the electronic medical record and demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills.
Ability to manage confidential information and maintain a courteous, calm, respectful, and professional approach.
Ability to identify service problems and implement solutions with follow-through and communication.
Ability to support staff participation in projects and committees and complete projects with quality, practice, and education components.
Ability to collaborate on staff orientation, education, mandatory training, staffing, employee relations, and department operations.
Ability to maintain effective contacts with staff, patients, families, visitors, physicians, and other departments.
Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the unit or state.
Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, applies to certain positions as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Cerner experience.
Additional languages.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credential.
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) credential.
Chemotherapy Certificate (CHEMO).
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) credential.
NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program credential.
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (CEFM) credential.
Certified EKG Technician (CET) credential.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) credential.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) credential.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential.
S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification.
Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) credential.
Neonatal Med Certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care across PACU, inpatient units, Radiology, and anesthesia.
Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical orders.
Monitor, assess, and document patient progress; revise care plans as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.
Prioritize patient needs based on acuity and urgency.
Provide staff guidance and support regarding procedures, equipment, and patient care.
Facilitate communication among healthcare team members to promote continuity of care.
Supervise nursing assistants and support staff and evaluate performance.
Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and health management.
Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care to stabilize patients.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support high standards of patient care and unit operations.
Participate in or lead projects and committees, with attention to quality, practice, and education.
Consult with patients and families and assess their feedback about nursing care and services.
Collaborate with education and training staff to plan personnel orientation and unit-specific education; monitor required education compliance.
Meet with the director regularly to discuss unit plans, progress, problems, and needs.
Collaborate with the director on fiscal management and effective use of organizational and financial resources.
Manage unit personnel hours, including overtime; monitor and control supply use.
Collaborate with the nurse leader on operational excellence and department policies and procedures.
Manage human resources, staffing, employee relations, performance appraisals, progressive discipline, and recruitment support.
Oversee scheduling as directed by the leader and attend or lead codes according to policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.