RN ICU Charge

About the role

We are seeking a ICU Charge Nurse to oversee the nursing staff and operations within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the nursing staff in the ICU.
• Ensure that patients in the ICU receive high-quality, safe, and effective care.
• Monitor patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure adherence to standards of practice and protocols.
• Distribute resources, encompass staffing, equipment, and supplies, to fulfill the requirements of patients and staff.
• Proactively identify and resolve any challenges pertaining to resource availability or usage.
• Cookordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of ICU patients.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families, ensure their needs, preferences, and concerns are addressed.
• Push for patient safety, quality of care, and adherence to ethical principles.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Provide guidance, education, and mentorship to nursing staff in the Intensive Care Unit, facilitate ongoing professional development through training, continuing education opportunities, and performance feedback.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital, ICU setting, preferred.
• Minimum of one year staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; Critical Care setting preferred.
• CCRN (AACN) within 2 years of hire, preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred.

Skills

• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

Benefits

• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare.

Pay

• Details discussed during the interview process.

Schedule

• Shifts Available: Days