Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry - $34-44 per hour at Tenet-AZ Region summary:
The Charge Nurse (RN) in Med Surg/Telemetry oversees the daily operations of a nursing unit, coordinating RN scheduling, acting as a liaison among healthcare professionals, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They are responsible for training staff and making independent decisions in high-pressure environments, requiring strong communication skills and nursing experience. This role demands a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and typically supervisory experience, focused on delivering high-quality patient care.
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Med Surg / Telemetry Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Goodyear, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
RN Charge Med Surg Telemetry FT Days Position Summary
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: 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 healthcare team.
THE RN CHARGE MED SURG TELEMETRY 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.
Tenet-AZ Region Job ID #2403034961.
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