Position
Summary (includes but is not limited to): The charge nurse is a registered
professional nurse who participates as an active member of the Nursing Team on
the assigned unit/ department. The charge nurse assumes responsibility for coordinating
safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective nursing care for patients on the
assigned unit/department. Principle responsibilities include participating in strategic
planning, service delivery, program development, evaluation and implementation,
budget and resource management, cost control, contract compliance and quality
improvement. In addition, the charge nurse supports patient safety initiatives
and quality improvement activities. The charge nurse may also work as a
registered professional nurse in the capacity of house supervisor in addition
to being a clinical nurse providing care for patients for an assigned time. The
charge nurse maintains current competency with nursing skills required for the
assigned unit/department, and demonstrates knowledge regarding Standards of
Care and Standards of Practice in the assigned area. He/She demonstrates knowledge of principles
of growth & development over life span, and possesses the ability to assess
data reflective of patient status, and to interpret the data appropriately to
identify patient requirements specific to the patient’s age. The charge nurse
remains calm in crisis and emergency situations, and directs staff members effectively
and appropriately. The charge nurse maintains professional and effective
working relationships with all members of the Health Care Team. The charge
nurse demonstrates judgment, discretion, diplomacy and a working knowledge of
Hospital and Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies and
Procedures.
Supervisor: Director of Department/ Unit
Responsible To: Director of Department/ Unit
HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious L&D Charge RN to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.
Southern
Hills Hospital is located in Southwest Las Vegas just off the I-215 and
Durango/Sunset exit. The facility is an accredited 180-bed acute care hospital
providing emergency and pediatric emergency services, a behavioral health
(geriatric psychiatric) inpatient and outpatient program serving ages 50 and
older, accredited Chest Pain Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, a
dedicated orthopedic and spine unit, OB-GYN, Level II NICU, diagnostic imaging
and surgical services. Southern Hills Hospital was
voted
the Best Hospital in Las Vegas.
Utilizing advanced digital technology and an accomplished medical staff,
Southern Hills Hospital's advanced care and superior service make for better
outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare
organizations in America, recognized Southern Hills Hospital as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® for
2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 - the only Southern Nevada hospital to earn this
recognition for four consecutive years.
Southern Hills Hospital is the first institution in the state of
Nevada to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a leading hospital
in cardiology through their compliance with the “Get with the Guidelines -
Heart Failure” program. In addition, Southern Hills Hospital earned The Joint
Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for its Alzheimer's disease program by
demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for
health care quality and safety in disease-specific care.
We have also partnered with award-winning spine physicians from
the Nevada Neurosciences Institute.
Join us as we achieve our mission statement: Above all else, we are committed to the
care and improvement of human life.
Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring managers for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA) is a community of 94,000 Registered Nurses and 38,000 active physicians. We have over 1,900 facilities ranging from hospitals, freestanding ER’s, ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care clinics. Our ...
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