Stepdown Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health•Sherwood, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Charge Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Requirements

Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Of Nursing Admission to a BSN program within one year
Bachelors Of Nursing obtainment of a Bachelor degree within 2 years of assuming position
Nursing, 24 - months
Participation in Nursing Career Advancement Program
2 years recent Nursing experience in area of specialty
1 year charge/management experience

Responsibilities

Ability to serve as leader and teammate
Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients
High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families
Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team
Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department
Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others