RN Charge Cardiac Tele Nights

Position: RN Charge Cardiac Tele 5A Nights

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Job Summary

Lutheran Hospital Registered Nurse Cardiac Tele 5A
Full time: .9 FTE (36 hours per week)

Shift: nights 7p-7a
Welcome bonus eligible up to $35,000!

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment:
  Up to $20,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

Lutheran Hospital Registered Nurse Cardiac Tele 5A
Full time: .9 FTE (36 hours per week)

Shift: nights 7p-7a
Welcome bonus eligible up to $35,000!

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment:
  Up to $20,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

The Cardiac Tele 5A team is a 24 bed unit made up of new and seasoned nurses who offer great support and shared knowledge to set the team up for success. Strong leadership embodies the Lutheran Hospital team from the top down, and team collaboration is a key component to describe this unit! Those who are eager to learn and grow will be successful!

We invite you to join this remarkable team!

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety…