Job Description
The Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department (s) to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals. Responsible for promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department (s). Manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director.
- Assists with recruiting and training of new hires.
- Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.
- Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
- Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Required:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,
- Experience: One year of RN experience required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- RN with current applicable state licensure / permit
- BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
- ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following departments:
- Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs
- ICU RN & Stepdown RNs
- Med/Surg/Tele RNs
- All Float Pool RNs,
- Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs
- GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs
- Special Procedures RNs
- L&D RNs
- Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs
- CPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following:
- Emergency Dept. RNs
- All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.
- All Behavioral Health RNs
- PALS – Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept., Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.
- NRP – Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
- Preferred:
- Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree)
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status