RN Charge ICU (Days) Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

RN Charge ICU (Days) at Starr Regional Medical Center summary: The RN Charge ICU (Days) provides nursing leadership and directpatient care in the Intensive Care Unit. Responsible forsupervising nursing staff, establishing patient care plans, andevaluating patient outcomes. This full-time position requires aminimum of an Associate’s degree in Nursing, along with BLS andACLS certifications.

Description:

$20,000 SIGN

ON BONUS AVAILABLE

for qualified applicants

RN Charge, ICU Job Type:

Full-Time, Day Shift Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing processin accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Core competencies include, but are not limited to thefollowing: Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.

Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problemsidentified and involves the patient according to his or hercapabilities and desires. Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assignedshift. Assists in Determining staffing levels and assignments based onstaff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity andwork/patient flow. Provides direct patient care as needed. Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving. Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies anyissues that affect desired patient outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, andmanages through established channels. Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including enteringorders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinatingtransfers. Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe,quality patient care.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time/part-timeemployees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package forfull-time employees 401(k) plan with company match for full-time/part-timeemployees Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Associate’s degree in

Nursing:

•Preferred X Required Bachelor’s degree: X Preferred•Required Required Licenses RN License in the State of TN or another compact state

Certifications:

The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS) The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hireor when transferring into a new department with thesecertifications: X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Keywords:

nursing leadership, ICU, patient care, RN Charge Nurse, BLS, ACLS,staff supervision, patient assessments, healthcare, criticalcare