What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge RN position at Baptist Health System KY & IN?
Job Description:
Charge Nurse , 2G
Shift: PT, 3rd Shift
Unit Description:
2G is an 11-bed telemetry unit for ED overflow admissions and same day recovery surgical patients. In addition observation and ortho overflow patients.
Job Description:
Under the direction of Unit Director, Clinical House Supervisor, /or Designee, provides supervision of workflow and staff for a designated shift in overseeing the efficient functioning of the department. Assures the provision of patient care, by addressing performance, risk management, patient, family and physician issues/concerns as appropriate. Role models caring behaviors in relationships with others.
The Charge Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness. As a clinical nurse, the charge nurse spends majority of his/her time (> 50%) coordinating, ensuring and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through: provision of nursing rounds, assessments and treatments; facilitating admission, transfer and discharge activities; provision of patient and family-centered education; care coordination and individualized treatment planning as applicable, etc.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:
• Active Kentucky RN license
• BLS, ACLS and/or other designated unit specific certification training/requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or currently actively pursuing a BSN degree. (BSN degree must be completed within 5 years of starting program)
• Minimum of two years of Registered Nurse experience.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
