Charge Nurse

Location

Hot Springs, AR | United States

Job description

Overview

• We are hiring a Charge Nurse for our Adult Med Surg Peds unit! We are offering a 25k lumpsum sign on bonus and have relocation available for nurses moving from at least 50 miles! 

  The Charge Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator manages the activities of the unit, the day-to-day operations of the department  and is responsible for assigning work to the nursing staff. Their ability to multitask and consistently deliver high quality care makes them some of the most well-rounded nurses patients can have. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency attribute to their success. 

  You appreciate that you will rarely have the same day twice and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment. Your documentation and communication is thorough, adding value to the whole nursing team. You position your teammate to do his, her, or their best work benefiting your shared patients by ensuring a smooth transition at shift change when you give report. 

  You have a talent for planning and coordinating which patients and their loved ones appreciate. You have the ability to think critically, creatively, and unconventionally when necessary. Project management is a natural talent as you will coordinate care between multiple patients while keeping your entire healthcare team on track with shared goals. 

  CHI St Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

  We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
  • Wellness Program

  
  Whether you are an experienced RN ‘who’s seen it all’ or a nurse working toward that, we invite you to join CHI St Vincent today and experience nursing with us! 

  CHI St Vincent is a level-two trauma center, Magnet accredited, and voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to work. Apply now for this winning team! 

Expectations:

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment while delivering quality patient care  
• Collect, read, and interpret assigned patient’s health history
• Create and implement care plans in collaboration with other care team members
• Administer medications to patients and educate caregivers when necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Nursing from accredited nursing program or Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Active Arkansas Registered Nursing License
• 3 years of previous nursing experience in Med Surg or Acute Care Medical Surgical
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (AHA BLS) 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Previous Charge Experience

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