Charge Nurse Med Surg

The Hospitals of Providence is seeking a Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in El Paso, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Position Summary

The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates, supports and supervises other Registered Nurses/LVNs in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit runs smoothly and efficiently and oversees the transition between shifts. The Charge Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, provides leadership by working cooperatively with leadership, ancillary staff and other members of the patient care team in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

The Charge Registered Nurse serves as a liaison between physicians, nurses and staff.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Required-Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Preferred-Academic bachelor's or master's degree in nursing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Required- 1 year of RN experience

REQUIRED

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Currently authorized/licensed to practice in the State
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
  if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
• ACLS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation
  • TCAR within 6 months of hire/transfer date
• For all certifications refer to Attachment A

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated proficiency and competency in acute care nursing
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing
• Ability to use patient care equipment and has proficient computer skills
• Demonstrates professionalism and aligns with leadership values

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

The Hospitals of Providence Job  #. Posted job title:
Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg