Charge Nurse - ICU/PCU

About the Role

The Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital is a state-of-the-art critical care environment specializing in complex and high-acuity patient care. The unit is split into 14 beds for PCU and 28 beds for ICU. Our MSICU is integral to our Level III Trauma Program and Comprehensive Stroke Program, providing cutting-edge treatments for trauma and stroke patients. We offer advanced critical care services, including:

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients requiring extended dialysis
• Care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) (coming soon)
• Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous (USGPIV) techniques for optimal patient care and comfort

Our unit is committed to the professional growth of our nurses, offering a Critical Care Nurse Development Program designed to provide continuous education and hands-on experience for those looking to advance their expertise in the critical care field. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, technology, and education, the MSICU/PCU at Bethesda North Hospital provides exceptional care for critically ill patients in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• High-acuity critical care experience in a modern ICU/PCU environment (28 ICU beds + 14 PCU beds)
• Exposure to advanced therapies including CRRT and ultrasound-guided PIV (USGPIV) techniques
• Be part of major service lines supporting trauma and stroke patients through specialized programs
• Professional growth built in through the Critical Care Nurse Development Program (education + hands-on learning)
• Flexible options with Full-Time/Part-Time roles and Day/Night shifts available

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating the delivery of patient care in collaboration with others
• Communicates with unit staff and acts as a resource concerning standards of care, policies, and procedures
• Identifies actual/potential problems
• Cooperates with instructors and students from various programs, creating assignments and work schedules to match patient needs and staff abilities
• Actively supports the work of unit and organizational committees
• Participates on teams to evaluate clinical practice or health services and implements ongoing quality changes in nursing practice
• Promotes the review of current literature/research and facilitates implementation of best practices
• Acts as a clinical resource for unit personnel
• Performs nursing technical skills in compliance with unit/TriHealth policies
• Performs specialty/unit-specific skills and competencies
• Interprets and executes physician orders accurately
• Directs unit activities in which safe, clinically competent care is given to patients
• Delegates care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice
• Shares clinical information with appropriate health care team members including physicians
• Maintains and improves current knowledge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification
• Acts as a role model for efficient, effective, comprehensive patient care
• Assists in overall department operations
• Provides orientation for float, temporarily reassigned, or agency nurses to the routine of the unit and the designated shift
• Demonstrates critical thinking in the decision-making process
• Accepts accountability for actions taken
• Utilizes the chain of command appropriately
• Facilitates patient movement through the system toward desired outcomes
• Remains prepared to deal with rapidly changing workload, including transferring and admitting patients quickly
• Maintains open communications in a timely and appropriate manner to all customers
• Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other members of the health care team
• Encourages formal and informal continuing education
• Promotes clinical ladder as a form of peer review and clinical advancement
• Develops, guides, and coaches nursing staff daily to function within their job description
• Identifies and plans to meet learning needs of self and staff together with nurse manager and/or nurse educators
• Mentors staff in problem resolution
• Provides feedback to evaluate the performance of personnel
• Functions as a clinical resource and professional role model for staff
• Provides input for progressive discipline on a fair and consistent basis

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire (Required)
• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience (Required)
• 1-2 years of progressive leadership experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position (Preferred)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• ECG Interpretation competency and ACLS Certification within 12 months of assuming role
• Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role
• Registered Nurse license (Required)
• Active participation in applicable professional organization (Preferred)

Working Conditions

• Bending: Frequently
• Climbing: Rarely
• Concentrating: Consistently
• Continuous Learning: Consistently
• Hearing (Conversation): Consistently
• Hearing (Other Sounds): Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication: Consistently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs.: Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs.: Consistently
• Lifting <50 Lbs.: Consistently
• Pulling: Consistently
• Pushing: Consistently
• Reaching: Consistently
• Reading: Consistently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Consistently
• Stooping: Consistently
• Talking: Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently
• Use of Hands: Consistently
• Color Vision: Consistently
• Visual Acuity (Far): Consistently
• Visual Acuity (Near): Consistently
• Walking: Consistently

Schedule

Full-Time - 36 Hours Weekly, Day Shift

Location: Bethesda North Hospital – MSICU/PCU (On-site)

Benefits

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, all TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

• Serve: ALWAYS…
  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
• Excel: ALWAYS…
  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service
• Respect: ALWAYS…
  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role
  • Speak positively about team members and other departments in front of patients and guests
• Value: ALWAYS…
  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and look for ways to avoid waste
• Engage: ALWAYS…
  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members, and the community