Charge Registered Nurse Med Surg Full Time Nights

Position Summary

The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who c oordinates, supports and supervises other Registered Nurses / LVNs in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit runs smoothly and efficiently and oversees the transition between shifts. The Charge Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, provides leadership by working cooperatively with leadership, ancillary staff and other members of the patient care team in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The Charge Registered Nurse serves as a liaison between physicians, nurses and staff.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Minimum Education

Required-Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Preferred-Academic bachelor's or master's degree in nursing

Minimum Experience

Required- 1 year of RN experience

Required Licenses / Certifications

Currently authorized / licensed to practice in the State

Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire

ACLS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation

TCAR within 6 months of hire / transfer date

For all certifications refer to Attachment A

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, And ABILITIES

Demonstrated proficiency and competency in acute care nursing

Has effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing

Ability to use patient care equipment and has proficient computer skills

Demonstrates professionalism and aligns with leadership values

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.