BASIC FUNCTION: The House Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse with advanced expertise in the field of clinical patient care management. Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide expert nursing care. Acts as a role model, team leader, and supervisor within nursing departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates overall nursing care, protocols and procedures through clinical practice, rounds, patient observation and documentation.
• Continually monitors and reports on opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinates unit activities and organizes/assigns work to the nursing staff.
• Takes action based upon clinical judgment and knowledge of current practice standards.
• Collaborates with Chief Nursing Officer, Education Coordinator and departmental Directors to carry out practice standards and staff education to enhance the quality of care.
• Supervises nursing staff performance and assures appropriate staff scheduling.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates nursing staff on patient care.
• Communicates closely with nursing unit Directors and health care team to ensure follow-through between shifts and on weekends.
• Acts as a resource for staff. This role provides on-site nursing leadership for the evening shift and weekends.
• Hours may overlap day and evening hours as directed by nursing leadership.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an approved program in nursing.
• Must possess a currently valid State of Colorado license to practice as a Registered Nurse. BSN or equivalent preferred.
• A temporary permit issued by the Board of Nursing will be accepted until a permanent license is received if awaiting reciprocity.
• Must have current BLS certification upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment. ACLS, PALS or ENPC, & TNCC certifications are required within 6 months of initial employment.
• Emergency Room experience required.
• Minimum 5 years overall nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience in management in a hospital setting preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $41.00 - $56.75 Dependent on Experience
• 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
• Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

BENEFITS: We offer a wide range of best in class benefits. Compensation also includes a 10% PRN differential and may include shift differentials. In addition, Grand River Hospital District offers benefits including employee assistant programs.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.