RN Charge Nurse Full Time Med/Surg at Baptist Health

Prattville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Supervision, Training, Assessment, Infection Control, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The RN - Charge Nurse shall be responsible to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care during the assigned shift. This individual is responsible to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and will serve as a mentor to the staff. The Charge Nurse shall demonstrate the consistent ability to act as a role model by providing direction in the application of the nursing process, quality improvement standards, and organizational and department goal and objectives in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education/Experience: Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred. Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required. License/Certification: Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. • Ability to effectively manage time and schedules. • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. • Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds or greater. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Primary Location: Prattville Baptist Hospital Job: RN Charge Nurse Full Time Med/Surg RN Charge Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.

Responsibilities

The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and evaluating unit activities to ensure quality patient care during the assigned shift. This role involves serving as a mentor to staff and providing direction in applying nursing processes and organizational goals.