Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of hire
Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred
Two years of RN experience in relevant clinical specialty preferred
Charge Nurse experience preferred
Responsibilities
Oversee department operations and frontline nursing staff
Advocate and support nurses in reaching their full potential
Mentor staff on competency and care documentation
Provide direct patient care as needed
Evaluate the care provided by nursing staff
Coach staff to enhance patient care quality
Handle ethical dilemmas and coordinate Ethics Consults
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive nursing leadership environment
Collaborative team atmosphere
Focus on nurse empowerment and career advancement
Access to continuing education resources
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Charge RN in the Heart Lung Tower you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.
Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.
To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.
Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), and participation in inservice education.
Provides direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and department.
Evaluates care given by staff.
Coaches staff to improve care.
Ensures standard of care is maintained.
Exhibits a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and understands and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.
Job Requirements
Required
Associates Other ADN, Diploma or foreign equivalent
Registered Nurse: AZ
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), within 90 Days
Preferred
Bachelors Other BSN
Two years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
