Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)
The Registered Charge Nurse provides care within the scope of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of nursing care utilizing the nursing process, evidence-based standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. The Registered Nurse will incorporate the American Nursing Association Code of ethics for nurses in daily practice. The Charge Nurse coordinates daily on-site clinical activities within the units. The charge nurse also performs direct nursing care as needed. This role is accountable for the daily unit operations, scheduling, staffing, and clinical care delivered. Serves as lead nurse and coordinator of daily on-site clinical activities occurring within the assigned unit. Serves as the liaison person between the nursing team and all community partners associated with the services provided by nursing. Provides direct clinical supervision of unit staff.
Required Minimum Education: 2 year/Associates Degree Nursing BSN preferred
Required Licensure: Current unencumbered applicable state RN license
Required: BLS or ACLS
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department: Med/Surg Unit - Lourdes Med/Surg 3rd Floor