Charge Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Behavioral Health

About the role

The Department 35150 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center seeks a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Behavioral Health unit. This position is full-time with benefits eligibility and works 3-12 hour night shifts every 3rd weekend. The pay range is $41.10 - $61.65 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the organization and management of the unit.
• Contributes to the provision of safe, quality patient care.
• Prepares shift assignments and monitors unit activities.
• Schedules and assigns staff as needed.
• Evaluates patient conditions and intervenes as necessary.
• Maintains awareness of patient conditions and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Conducts monthly meetings with staff and submits minutes.
• Directs staff during emergency situations and drills.
• Reviews and updates safety and emergency procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement meetings and studies.
• Provides patient education and assists with discharge planning.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and promotes a safe environment.
• Trains patients and families on safety rules and procedures.
• Assists in the implementation of the Rehabilitation Nursing Plan of Care.
• Documents patient progress and interventions.
• Assists in the resolution of patient care issues.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Georgia or North Carolina.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Certification in rehabilitation nursing (CRRN) preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a baccalaureate or associate degree.
• Two to four years of progressive nursing experience in a healthcare environment.
• Leadership skills and/or advanced education in leadership.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Verbal and communication skills for interpersonal relations.
• Ability to assess and analyze situations and employees.
• Ability to function effectively under stress and make sound judgments.
• Physical requirements including range of motion, grip strength, and lifting capacity.
• Ability to work in noisy environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• Nursing process and management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation nursing.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and career development opportunities. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status and FTE.