Charge RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Nights
About the role
The dedicated Charge Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing shift-to-shift leadership for the practice and delivery of safe, effective, efficient, ethical, and culturally competent care to the unit patient population. This pivotal role bridges direct patient care with administrative responsibilities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective leadership, resource allocation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Charge Nurse ensures adherence to established policies, promotes a collaborative work environment, and supports staff development while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.
Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Core Values: Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains departmental daily staffing plan detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators.
- Assures compliance with staffing plan.
- Oversees daily operations, staff management, and coordination of interdepartmental activities within the unit or department during the assigned shift.
- Responsible for resolving clinical issues, and serving as a liaison