Job Information
Prime Healthcare Charge RN ICU/CCU (12 HR/Days) in Gadsden, Alabama
Overview
Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and the contiguous counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the areas highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. Riverview was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016. Together they continue a mission of providing quality healthcare in the community it so proudly serves. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visitwww.riverviewregional.com
Benefits Statement
We offer:
Competitive Compensation
Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
Substantial PTO
Continuing Educational Opportunities
Collaborative work teams & cohorts
…and much more!
We would love to have you on our Team!
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Responsibilities
Now Hiring a Charge Nurse to Join our Cardiac Care Intensive Care Unit. The CCU/ICU Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable to the Department Director for the quality of nursing staff and the delivery of patient care during his/her shift and assists the Director in the daily operation of the respective unit(s)/department. He/she provides direct communication with the Director and/or House Supervisor of unanticipated patient care events and/or risk management activities within patient care unit(s); Utilizes nursing personnel effectively, assisting with required scheduling, staffing and assignments; Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of staff and/or staff education as necessary; Assists with performance evaluations, progressive discipline of staff and other related HR activities as needed; Assesses supplies and equipment availability, ensures their proper use and functionality and assists in the daily maintenance of par levels; Collaborates with other department managers/supervisors to ensure smooth coordination of services to patients; enhanced patient flow within the facility and efficient admission/discharge/transfer processes; Assesses patient care delivery and quality of care/documentation on a consistent basis; directs staff members to make immediate changes in the plan of care, as appropriate to ensure patient safety and adherence to regulatory guidelines, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and/or clinical pathways and notifies Department Director, House Supervisor and/or Medical Staff as appropriate utilizing the chain of command. Interviews patients/families on admission and during rounds to enhance positive patient experiences, provide comprehensive orientation to the patient care unit and increase patient/family awareness on how to access services and/or the charge nurse, if necessary. The Charge Nurse may perform direct patient care within scope of practice and clinical competency to ensure patient safety and patient/nurse ratios; he/she shall be temporarily relieved of Charge Nurse duties during such times by Director/designee and shall document details of same on patient care assignment record.
12 hour shifts
Day shift
Epic Computer Charting
Supervisor or Charge experience Required
AL Registered Nurse or Compact Registered Nurse License needed
Critical Care Experience Required
2+ years experience as an RN Required
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital, ICU setting, preferred.
Minimum of one year staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; Critical Care setting preferred.
CCRN (AACN) within 2 years of hire, preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
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FacilityRiverview Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-AL-Gadsden
ID2024-172332
CategoryRN
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt