Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Charge RN, 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 be successful 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.
- Functions as a Clinical Resource to staff in the management of complex patients, procedures and situations.
- Mentors, coaches, and supports team members to meet patient and unit needs, gain skills and effectively adapt to change.
- Performs basic skills of all staff reporting to Charge Nurse during shift including Unit Secretary, CNAs and RNs. Able and willing to fill in as needs arise.
- Rounds on staff and patients to ensure commitment and compliance with safety, quality, and satisfaction initiatives.
Core Schedule: Week 1 Mon, Fri, Sat; Week 2 Sun, Wed, Thu
Student loan repayment program as well as relocation assistance offered!
Job Requirements
Required
- Oregon RN License
- AHA BLS within 30 days
- ACLS within six (6) months
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- One (1) year of RN experience or Current RN with CHI Mercy Health
Preferred
- Two (2) years or current experience as an RN in the Medical Unit
- Charge RN experience in the Medical Unit
