RN Charge CVICU FT Nights

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Full Time RN Charge Nurse (Clinical Nurse Leader) for the night shift in the 15-bed CVICU.

About the Role

The RN Charge oversees the operations of the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

The CVICU provides care to higher acuity patients requiring therapies, complex cardiothoracic surgeries, and mechanical devices such as CRRT, Impella, IABP, and Targeted Temperature Management. Additional opportunities include caring for Structural Heart patients (TAVR, Watchman, Mitral Clips).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed, including intravenous medications and therapies.
• Manages complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.
• Performs procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.

Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Flexible scheduling.
• 100% licensure/certification renewal reimbursement.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Up to $20K for student loan payments.

About Northwest Medical Center

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, Level III Trauma Center, and Women's Center with a large physician group. NMC offers a variety of settings in which to work and is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care. The hospital fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and appreciation for all staff, with employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year and opportunities for growth.