Lead Charge RN- Cardiac Telemetry Nights

Night shift 7p-7a Fulltime (36 hours per week)

Job Summary:

• Under the immediate direction of the unit Nurse Manager and/or Director, plans, manages, evaluates, and provides for the delivery of patient care through optimal utilization of technical and human resources. 
• Responsible for activities such as;
  • Provides shift oversight and is a resource to staff for patient care operations;
  • Performs essential functions of clinical nurse related to direct patient care;
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines; and
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards in area of responsibility. 
• Uses established principles of delegation and supervision related to patient care tasks. 
• Oversees the activities of all licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff in the delivery of patient care during their assigned shift. 
• Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources.
• Functions as a clinical resource to staff.  In addition to the accountability for patient care in the role of mentor, maintains a unit-wide perspective of nursing care requirements and participates actively in unit operations and related decision making.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Registration/Certification/Licensure:
 

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse; CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) within 30 days of hire.
    

Experience:

• At least one year of clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse which includes charge nurse
  responsibilities. 

Education:
 

• Completion of a nursing program diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

Equal Opportunity Employer