Step Down Charge RN

Overview

As a Charge Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every interaction is an opportunity to improve understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You will advocate for fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with your department's operational goals and objectives.

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

• Lead and collaborate as a part of the nursing team
• Ensure direct reports and the department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to patients
• Maintain a high level of engagement with the floor by visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families
• Attend leadership meetings to learn about new initiatives and areas for improvement, and share that information with the team
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of the department
• Mentor team members, sharing knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

• Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas
• 2 years of acute care experience required, preferably in a step-down setting
• BLS through the American Heart Association required

CHI St. Vincent North is a 69-bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Sherwood, AR. We are part of Common Spirit Health which operates 139 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.

$36.36 - $47.66 /hour