Cardiology CN FT 7P

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

The RN - Charge Nurse is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and evaluating unit activities for the provision of quality patient care during the assigned shift within the framework of the mission, vision, and values of Baptist Health. This individual is responsible to the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and serves as a mentor to the staff. The Charge Nurse shall demonstrate the consistent ability to act as a role model by providing direction in the application of the nursing process, quality improvement standards, and organizational and department goal and objectives in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. This position may have additional duties assigned as needed.

• Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred.

• Minimum 1 year staff nurse experience required.

• License / Certification required: Active RN licensure required.

• BLS required.

• Additional certifications may be required depending upon unit assigned (ACLS, PALS, NRP, Secure, etc)

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

• Ability to effectively manage time and schedules.

• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

• Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards.