Registered Charge Nurse Acuity Adaptable Unit
$87,360–$129,314 year
On-siteFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate unit resources and staff levels based on patient needs, both clinically and financially, while functioning as clinical support and a role model of competency. Perform physical, social, and psychological assessments, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, and direct care delivery through delegation and prioritization. Manage premium pay and overtime for cost-effectiveness, mediate conflicts among staff and families, and enforce Intermountain policies to ensure safety and compliance. Activate chain of command or code alerts when appropriate and facilitate continuous quality improvement initiatives. Requires current RN license, BLS certification, and Charge Nurse training.
Required Qualifications
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice
- Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
- Unit Specific Certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.)
- Experience in assigned clinical area
- Mentoring experience
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
- Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items
- Required to complete Charge Nurse training
Desired Qualifications
- One year of clinical nursing experience
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