As a Registered Nurse at North Okaloosa Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.

Position Purpose:

• The Charge Nurse accepts the responsibility and accountability for the operations and staff for the entire unit during a designated shift and the evaluation and treatment of the populations.
• Under the direction of the Director, supervises and coordinates the work activities of the professional and technical staff
• Organizes and coordinates the activities of the department through the appropriate assignment of responsibilities, delegation of authority, and overall direction of workflow processes
• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the department personnel; provides management coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training and retraining, as necessary, to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Initiates progressive disciplinary action as needed
• Responsible for planning, directing, supervising, implementing and evaluating nursing care of patients.
• Reports to Critical Care Unit Director
• Ensures all assigned/delegated additional tasks are completed in a timely manner. Enforces unit and medical center policies.
• Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the specialty area (Reports to Department Director)
• Responsible for compliance with standards during assigned shift (Reports to House Supervisor)

Position Requirements:

• Current/valid RN license
• Associates degree in nursing
• Prior Acute/Critical Care experience required
• Prior supervisor/charge nurse experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to hire

With the help of more than 600 employees, 150 credentialed physicians, and more than $12 million of recent capital upgrades and renovations, North Okaloosa Medical Center is a caring place where clinical expertise and advanced technology blend seamlessly with sincerity and compassion.

We pride ourselves on our unique dedication to patient experience. While offering the latest techniques using modern technology, we prioritize the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care. Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families.

It's also our goal to provide a workplace where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.