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RN Charge Nurse StepdownCommunity Health Systems • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States
RN Charge Nurse Stepdown

RN Charge Nurse Stepdown

Community Health Systems • Vestavia Hills, AL, United States
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Job Description

Join us as a Charge Nurse - Stepdown, Full-time Days 7am-7pm, Grandview Medical Center.

  • Unit : Stepdown
  • Shift : Days, 7am-7pm
  • Sign On Bonus : $5,000
  • Student Loan Contribution : Up to $20k
  • Other incentives include : Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles.

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

  • Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
  • Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
  • Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
  • Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
  • Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
  • Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
  • Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
  • Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
  • Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
  • Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
  • Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required
  • Prior leadership or charge nurse experience preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
  • Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
  • Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
  • Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.
  • Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
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