Charge RN - Observation Unit - Full Time, Days

Job Description:

Status: Full Time

Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: 1st

Job Summary:

The Charge Nurse is an entry-level management position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts. He/she will provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in the area of patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Baptist Health Louisville team during a period of rapid expansion. The 30+ bed Observation Unit will function in support of both our Emergency Department and telemetry units by allowing us to observe low acuity patients for a slightly extended period of time in order to determine whether they need to be admitted to a telemetry unit. This will be a fast-paced, exciting work environment with terrific nurse to patient ratios that would be a great fit for nurses with a background in Telemetry, ED, ICU/CCU, and more.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the major functions of this position. Registered nurses may perform other duties, not specified in this document and specific functions may change as professional practice and standards evolve.

1.Assists the Nurse Manager with operational activities of unit.

2.Assists the Nurse Manager with management of patient care delivery on the unit.

3.Demonstrates Clinical proficiency utilizing the nursing process.

4.Demonstrates organizational skills in providing patient care.

5.Collaborates with the nurse manager to support performance improvement activities.

6.Participates in development of nursing staff.

7.Leadership and critical thinking.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

1.Active Kentucky License.

2.BCLS required.

3.ACLS required.

4.BSN required except as noted: (a) Individuals in the role prior to December 31, 2005 are grandfathered and exempt or (b) Individuals hired into the role without a BSN must obtain within 2 years.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.