Charge Nurse; RN - Med Surg

Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $34-44 per hour at Tenet-AZ Region summary:
The Charge Nurse (RN) in the Med Surg unit oversees patient care, staff scheduling, and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting. This role involves supervising nursing staff, mentoring team members, and acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations and effective communication to ensure quality patient care and smooth department operations.
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Goodyear, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Med Surg

• Discipline: RN

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours

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Employment Type:

Staff
Sign-on Bonus:
Up to $15,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Job Summary
Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function. Position is responsible for a clinic unit. Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's. Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration). Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements. Trains and mentors staff.
Special

Skills:

Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget. Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices. Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Makes assignments, delegates and supervises care provided by other RNs, LPNs and CNAs by matching patient care needs with resources and competencies.

• Employee Development and Management:
Responsible for day to day staffing and making appropriate decision based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver. Assist with the orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members. Schedules the department's day to day activies i.e. breaks, sending people home, etc. Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees.

• Customer Service

• Interacts with customers to assure professional conduct of staff. Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues.

• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
Tenet AZ Job  #. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse Charge (RN) - IRF
Keywords:
Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Patient Care, Nursing Supervision, Staff Scheduling, Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare, Hospital Nursing