Charge Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
Saint Francis Hospital, Millington, TN, United States
The Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of one or more departments to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational, and medical staff goals. The role promotes efficient operations to provide effective nursing care and manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director.
Responsibilities
Assists with recruiting and training of new hires.
Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.
Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.
Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience: One year of RN experience required.
Licensure/Certification:
RN with current applicable state licensure/permit.
BLS certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
ACLS required within 3 months of hire for the following departments:
Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs
ICU RN & Stepdown RNs
Med/Surg/Tele RNs
All Float Pool RNs
Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs
GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs
Special Procedures RNs
L&D RNs
Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs
CPI required within 3 months of hire for:
Emergency Dept. RNs
All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.
All Behavioral Health RNs
PALS required within 3 months of hire for Emergency Dept. and Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.
NRP required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or Master's degree).
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
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Responsibilities
Assists with recruiting and training of new hires.
Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.
Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.
Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
Performs related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience: One year of RN experience required.
Licensure/Certification:
RN with current applicable state licensure/permit.
BLS certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
ACLS required within 3 months of hire for the following departments:
Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs
ICU RN & Stepdown RNs
Med/Surg/Tele RNs
All Float Pool RNs
Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs
GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs
Special Procedures RNs
L&D RNs
Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs
CPI required within 3 months of hire for:
Emergency Dept. RNs
All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.
All Behavioral Health RNs
PALS required within 3 months of hire for Emergency Dept. and Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.
NRP required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or Master's degree).
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
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