Job Details
Job Location
Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
7PM-7AM
Description
Charge Nurse
Cullman Regional is a 175-bed, fully accredited medical center that serves more than 175,000 residents in a six-county area and is and has been a part of the community since 1939. The hospital is part of an extensive medical complex built in 1995 that contains some of the newest medical equipment and technology available today. CR is dedicated to promoting wellness by providing excellent healthcare services in the most efficient manner and exceeding the expectations of those we serve.
Job Summary
The Charge Nurse is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing responsibilities during each shift, from processing patients in and out to delegating nursing rounds and drug administration. Must be a highly competent and well-organized professional who values safety, security and patient wellness above all else. Must be focused on providing the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every interaction. The Charge Nurse is responsible for making sure those values are reflected in his or her staff at all times.
Responsibilities

• Manage the nursing care for all patients in the CCU Department during your shift
• Delegate the shift's tasks to all of the nurses in the unit and coordinate with physicians who might need assistance
• Recognize changes in patients' condition and respond appropriately
• Supervise Patient Care Assistants as they complete their assigned tasks and point out any changes or improvements that need to be made
• Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members
• Inform physicians of any changes in patients' progress, condition or medicinal needs

Qualifications
Education/Experience/Additional Skills and Abilities

• RN license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• One year nursing experience required
• CCU experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent leadership skills required
• Excellent attention to detail required
• High level of familiarity with hospital safety practices and procedures required