Charge RN

Overview

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St.

Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.

Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St.

Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St.

Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St.

Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St.

Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St.

Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St.

Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world.

Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St.

Joseph's.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St.

Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.

In addition, St.

Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St.

Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St.

Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

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For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of the activities on a 30 bed Medical Telemetry Unit during a specified shift including, including serving as a resource to staff, directing patient flow, assuring appropriate utilization of resources and providing oversight for the provisions of quality care in a manner satisfying to patients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to mentoring staff in areas such as competency and documentation and coaching and evaluation of care given by staff. Equal time in the Charge Nurse role and direct bedside patient care.

Bedside Nursing (50%)

Provide exceptional patient care, ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Act as a resource for bedside nurses, offering support and guidance in clinical matters.

Charge Nurse Duties (50%)

Assume a leadership role in overseeing and coordinating daily unit operations.

Effectively communicate and collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.

Facilitate staff assignments, ensuring appropriate skill mix and workload distribution.

Provide mentorship and guidance to bedside nurses, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or Charge Nurse experience

• Previous experience with personal computers

• Current AZ State RN license in good standing

• Current BLS healthcare provider card

• ACLS obtained within six months of hire into position.