What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge RN Medical Surgical position at Prime Healthcare?
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Department: Medical Surgical Acute
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 7:00AM - 7:00PM ($2 to $6 per hour shift differential)
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL
We are seeking a Charge Medical Surgical Nurse (Days), sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN at Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) is an experienced RN, who in addition to providing direct patient care is accountable for facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization and problem solving for a specific patient care department.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Lead clinical team in ensuring high patient and physician satisfaction and provide support through difficult and complex issues.
- Use independent judgment to make effective recommendations regarding the adjustment/resolution of complaints, concerns, and problems of supervised staff regarding work assignments, hours of work, overtime scheduling and other work-related matters.
- Use independent judgment to recommend evaluation results of supervised employees, inclusive of promotion, rewards and recognition, performance improvement opportunities and termination.
- Demonstrate clinical competence utilizing the nursing process (assess, plan, intervention, evaluation).
- Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
- Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
- Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
- Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License
- Current BLS upon hire and maintain current
- Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current
- PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Salary : $2 - $6