What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHARGE NURSE RN position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
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Charge Nurse - Surgical/Orthopedic Unit
UNIT SUMMARY:
The Surgical/Orthopedic unit is an acute care unit located at Northwest Hospital. This unit provides care for both medical and surgical patients. As the designated surgical unit, this 40-bed facility offers an excellent opportunity for nurses to expand their clinical knowledge and skills, including medical foundation and surgical specialty. The unit provides exposure to various surgical specialties, such as general surgery, colorectal, orthopedics, bariatric, urology, and others, allowing the team members to learn and develop a variety of specialized surgical-related nursing skills. Although the unit accommodates medical patients, it is a non-telemetry unit. Staff members must use strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes. The team works together to provide safe, high-quality care while maintaining a patient-centered approach with multidisciplinary collaboration. SGOR staff members are highly motivated, friendly, outgoing, and prioritize patients and their care.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field.
- Bachelor's of Nursing preferred from CCNE accredited schools
- 2 or more years of experience in clinical specialty.
- Nursing Certification of specialty area within 3-5 years of hire.
- 1-3 years of experience.
- Maryland Registered Nurse License. American Heart Association BLS Certification.
HOW YOU’LL THRIVE:
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
- Work-life balance: Employee assistance programs help staff manage their personal and professional lives effectively.
- Professional growth: Opportunities for professional advancement, including training programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development initiatives.
- Inclusive and Supportive Culture: The organization prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment where employees feel valued and respected.
- Free parking, employee discounts and more!
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
