Dignity Health

Med Surg Charge Nurse

Dignity Health$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Nursing required
  • 2 years current RN experience in a clinical specialty or as a Charge Nurse
  • Valid compact state or Arizona RN license
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
  • Basic Life Support for healthcare providers certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
  • Completion of Trauma-related courses within 12 months of hire preferred

Responsibilities

  • Mentor nursing staff on skills such as documentation and patient care planning
  • Coach nurses to enhance care delivery and skill development
  • Prepare work schedules and assign nursing personnel effectively
  • Coordinate patient flow to ensure timely and effective care
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and prioritization in high-pressure situations

Benefits

  • $10,000 relocation assistance for eligible new hires
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Med Surg Charge Nurse, 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.

 

  • Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in inservice education
  • Coaches to improve careProvides direct patient care as appropriate to meet the needs of the patients and department
  • Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel
  • Coordinates patient flow on the unit to facilitate the provision of timely and effective care
  • Demonstrates appropriate prioritization and critical thinking skills in critical situations

 

We are offering $10,000 in relocation assistance  to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

 

  • Associate's Degree of Nursing
  • Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse Experience
  • Valid compact state or Arizona RN license
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certificate
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certificate
  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support certificate
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course, within Twelve (12) months or
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses, within Twelve (12) months or
  • Trauma Certified Registered Nurse, within Twelve (12) months or
  • Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course, within Twelve (12) months

 

Preferred

 

  • Bachelor's Of Science Nursing

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.
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60,000 employees
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Founded
1954

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