Charge Nurse

Job Description

Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care!

Every day, our Registered Nurses deliver a level of excellence and compassionate care to our patients in the ICU.

Positions details:

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• Location: St. Joseph's Hospital South – Medical/Surgical ICU – Riverview, Florida
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• Status: Full Time
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• Shift: 6:15 PM - 6:45 AM
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• Every other weekend requirement
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• On Call: No
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• Always in person
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At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 33,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Benefits and perks for you and your family:

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• 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
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• Parental Leave covering births and adoptions
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• Paid Time Off
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Year performance appraisal and team award bonus
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• Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
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• Pet Insurance
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• Will and Legal assistance
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• Community discounts and more
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• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
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Requirements:

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• RN (Registered Nurse) License
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• RN Professional, nationally recognized and applicable to the current primary area of practice - CCRN, CDN or CNN
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• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR BS Healthcare related field OR an RN Professional Nurse Specialty Certification within 7 months of hire/promotion
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• 2-years' RN experience in the ICU in an Acute Care setting
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• BLS certification with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
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• ACLS certification with the American Heart Association
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The Charge Registered Nurse – ICU responsibilities and skills:

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• Works in a hospital setting and independently cares for a group of ICU patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards
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• Delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team
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• Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in critical care
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• Monitor, record, and update care team on patient vitals and assessments.
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• Identifying sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition
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• Responding to medical emergencies for critical patients
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• Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge
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• High emotional intelligence to create a positive patient care experience that includes simplifying medical terminology and concepts to the patient
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• Professional accountability and development
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• Acts as a professional role model for other members of the nursing team
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• Developing self and team members and sharing organizational information
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Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled