What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse - PCU position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and surrounding counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and the Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the area’s highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com.
Benefits Statement
We offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- Substantial PTO
- Continuing Educational Opportunities
- Collaborative work teams & cohorts
- …and much more!
We would love to have you on our Team!
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Responsibilities
The PCU Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and resources. Ensures the efficient functions of the department . Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice. Continually assesses patient care and directs staff to make necessary changes in the plan of care. Effectively communicates with physicians and staff to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Full Time
- Charge RN position
- Med Surg experience required
- Night shift
- Charge/Supervisor experience preferred
- 2 years RN experience
- AL or Compact Registered Nurse License Required
- 12 hour shifts
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state RN License 2. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current. 3. Current ACLS (AHA) 30 days upon of hire and maintain current. 4. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. RN-C within 2 years of hire preferred. 5. PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.
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