RN Charge ICU (Days)

RN Charge ICU (Days) at Starr Regional Medical Center summary: The RN Charge ICU provides nursing leadership during the day shift, ensuring direct patient care and effective staff supervision. This role involves assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, and optimizing staffing based on patient acuity and workflow. The RN Charge is responsible for evaluating patient care effectiveness and addressing any related complaints, all while guaranteeing the supply of necessary equipment for quality care.

Description:

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Job Type:

Full-Time

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Day

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hift

Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process

in accordance with

applicable scope and standards of practice.

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's

condition.

Establishes

a plan of care which is

appropriate to

problems

identified

and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.

Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.

Assists

in Determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient

acuity

and work/patient flow.

Provides direct patient care as needed.

Floats between staff to

assist

with problem-solving.

Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.

Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and

identifies

any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.

Responds to complaints about patient care and related

services, and

manages through established channels.

Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.

Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care

.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for

full-time/part-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

401(k) plan with company match

for full-time/part-time employees

Tuition Reimbursement/

Assistance

for qualified applicants

Qualifications: Minimum Education Associate’s degree in Nursing: â–¡ Preferred X Required

Bachelor’s degree:

X Preferred â–¡ Required

Required Licenses RN License in the State of TN or another compact state

Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS)

The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications: X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Keywords: RN, ICU, nursing leadership, patient care, supervision, healthcare, nursing process, patient assessments, staffing, BLS ACLS