Overview

As a Charge Nurse at CHI Health Mercy Hospital, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care or emergency services adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

About Us

Mercy Hospital is a 278 bed non-profit facility which features comprehensive acute care and behavioral health services. Our facility received a 5 star ranking by CMS for the past two consecutive years and has been Magnet Designated 3 times by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Serve as leader and teammate
• Ensure your team is positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients
• Maintain a high level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families
• Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department
• Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required upon hire
• Previous experience working as an RN in emergency services

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