Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Charge Nurse Role Guide the delegation of responsibilities to the appropriate staff member to meet the needs of the patient population based on the staffing model. Account for all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to quality, safety, documentation, throughput, criteria for level of care and service. Assure compliance with professional standards, regulatory, and hospital codes of conduct. Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice on the designated shift or area of responsibility. Collaborate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary staff and teams, leaders and others. Active participant or leader during unit/shift/hospital meetings, committees, and discussions. Maintain and demonstrates current knowledge in the administration of healthcare organizations to advance nursing practice and the provision of quality healthcare services at the unit level. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development through such activities as continuing education, certification, and participation in professional organizations. Support and disseminates research findings and the integration of evidence based practice guidelines for nursing practice and standards of care at the unit level or area of responsibility. Perform patient care when needed to support the sustainable staffing model. Perform regular rounding for outcomes on patients and staff. Perform timely and effective service recovery to address patient/family complaints and grievances. Assume responsibility for patient throughput and timely discharge in conjunction with bedside nurses and Case Management staff. Participate in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards, protocols, clinical guidelines, documentation systems, and programs that support the clinical practice of nursing. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree Required 3 years Nursing/Patient Care Required 1 year Area of practice or related specialty Preferred Registered Nurse (RN) - Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association within 90 Days Required Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance Required if required by unit. Preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Required if required by unit. Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - . Required if required by unit. Preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - . Required if required by unit. Preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.