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Full Time Nights
POSITION SUMMARY
The Charge Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates, supports and supervises other Registered
Nurses/LVNs in the delivery of nursing care. They ensure the nursing unit runs smoothly and efficiently and oversees the transition between shifts. The Charge Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, provides leadership by working cooperatively with leadership, ancillary staff and other members of the patient care team in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The Charge Registered Nurse serves as a liaison between physicians, nurses and staff.
General Functions:
• Institutes and initiates a plan of care for patient based on the initial assessment within the shift, documents;
implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis as required
per unit or procedure
• Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration
with each patient/family/significant other to address identified needs
• Recognizes changing patient condition and modifies plan by using resources, chain of command and Rapid
Response Team (RRT) promptly and appropriately.
• Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused action by
routinely performing patient rounds and addressing concerns timely
• Maintains a safe environment and responds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditions and
emergent situations
• Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures
necessary for the care of the patient
• Appropriately documents all assessments, plans of care specific to patient and identified problem for care
provided accurately
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
· Required-Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
· Preferred-Academic bachelor's or master's degree in nursing
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
· Required- 1 year of RN experience
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
· Current RN Licensure in the State of Texas or Compact State
· Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
· ACLS must be obtained by the end of the department orientation
· For all certifications refer to Attachment A
