Medical Surgical Telemetry Charge Nurse

About the Role

As a Medical Surgical Telemetry Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Responsibilities

• Mentors others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in inservice education.
• Evaluates care given by staff, coaches to improve care, and ensures standard of care is maintained.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Exhibits a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas and understands and coordinates the process for obtaining an Ethics Consult.
• Coordinates patient flow on the unit to facilitate the provision of timely and effective care.
• Attends hospital-wide bed board meetings.

Requirements

• Required Associate of Nursing degree.
• Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty and/or charge nurse experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Arizona, upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, within six (6) months.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

About the Workplace

Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a leading 443-bed acute care hospital guided by Dignity Health's values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care is our daily practice, championing interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety. For over 50 years, CRMC has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community, offering a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation.

We are passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Join a dynamic, patient-centered team recognized as one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies' in a truly supportive environment.

Pay

$42.85 - $63.77 per hour.