Registered Nurse - Charge OR - FT Evenings

Charge RN OR FT Days

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 include 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.

Supervises other members of the healthcare team.

The Charge RN OR FT Days candidate will possess the following education, license/certifications, and experience.

Minimum education: Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.

Preferred education: BSN.

Minimum experience: Two years relevant clinical nursing experience and for Level II EQ only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.

Preferred experience: Management experience with two years supervisory. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred.

Required certifications/licensure: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department:

ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.

ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days.

PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.

Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.

Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.

Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.

Required course(s) training: L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire.