Ortho Neuro Charge Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Ability to serve as leader and teammate

• Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients

• High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families

• Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team

• Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department

• Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing , upon hire

• Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

• 2 years of acute care experience is required, preferably in a ortho/neuro setting

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing Nursing and Admission to a BSN program within one year or obtaining a Bachelor degree within 2 years of assuming position, upon hire and

• Participation in the Nursing Career Advancement Program

Where You'll Work

As a Charge Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

About Us:

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is a 280 bed faith-based, non-profit, Magnet Accredited facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. As the only level II trauma center in the southwest part of the state, CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is the regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neuro, ortho, oncology and critical care/pulmonary. We have also been voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to Work by Arkansas Business since 2019. We have earned top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and was recently named as one of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in Fortune and PINC AI.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

Pay Range

$36.46 - $47.76 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.