Charge Nurse - Acute Step Down
US-NM-Rio Rancho
Careers (External)
Req #: 46940
Type: Full Time
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Overview: The Progressive Care team at Rust is looking to hire a Charge Nurse for their unit. Charge RN will work under the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s). May provide direct patient care Summary: Our step-down Progressive Care Unit cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require monitoring but does not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit. Many of our patients require continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care while working with specialized equipment in a fast-paced environment requiring highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated nurses. The unit cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, to post-op orthopedic patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members. Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center. We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally, and was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals. We value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united by our shared commitment to putting patients first. Sign-on Bonus & relocation available for qualified candidates. Schedule a call with the recruiter to learn more How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. * Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities * Wearable Alarm badge (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) * Shift differentials for nights and weekends * Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles * Malpractice liability insurance * Loan Forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department (to learn more click here https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional) Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week) Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights Qualifications: * 1 Year Bedside Nursing * Associate Degree in Nursing * State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License * BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire * ACLS
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