What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Charge Nurse position at Infirmary Health?
Overview
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of accredited RN program
Considerable professional knowledge, especially of assigned area
Provide evidence of at least one-year previous Emergency Department or ICU experience as a staff nurse or completion of an Emergency Department educational program is required to be assigned to Free-standing Emergency Departments (FED)
Licensure/Registration/Certification:
BLS
One of the following:- Current Alabama RN License
- Current Multi State RN License in accordance with Nurse Lincensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama*
*Infirmary Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama
Code Team participation is assigned to MICU, NICU, SICU, PACU, ED, CCU, Peds/PICU, and L&D/Nursery departments. Participation is expected after six months of hire following success completion of ACLS, PALS or NRP course as appropriate
ACLS certification may be required in designated areas as determined by administration.
ACLS and PALS are required to be assigned/work Free-standing Emergency Departments (FED)
Desired Qualifications:
BSN/MS degree in Nursing
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to a healthcare team to maintain efficiency and patient safety, and to deliver comprehensive, quality patient care on a designated shift.