<p>Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a Progressive Care Charge RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Unit Charge Nurse. The PCU Charge Nurse will be responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and operations within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Step-Down Unit. They will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care, promote a positive work environment, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.</p> <p>Bonus Options: Up to a $10,000</p> <p>Shift's Available: Nights</p> <p>Employment Type: Full Time</p> <p>Hours: 7:00PM - 7:00AM</p> <p>Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL</p> <p>Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:</p> <ul> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance options </li><li>Paid vacation, sick time and holidays </li><li>Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options </li><li>Employer 401K options </li><li>Tuition reimbursement options </li><li>Life, disability, and other insurance options </li><li>Many other amazing benefits </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):</p> <ul> <li>Provide leadership and direction to the nursing staff in the PCU, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nursing assistants you will need to assign patient care responsibilities based on staff competency and patient acuity levels </li><li>Ensure that patients in the PCU receive high-quality, safe, and effective care, you will also monitor patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure adherence to standards of practice and protocols </li><li>Distribute resources, encompass staffing, equipment, and supplies, to fulfill the requirements of patients and staff, proactively identify and resolve any challenges pertaining to resource availability or usage </li><li>Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of PCU patients </li><li>Serve as an advocate for patients and families, ensure their needs, preferences, and concerns are addressed, push for patient safety, quality of care, and adherence to ethical principles </li><li>Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards </li><li>Provide guidance, education, and mentorship to nursing staff in the Progressive Care Unit, facilitate ongoing professional development through training, continuing education opportunities, and performance feedback </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:</p> <ul> <li>Current and valid state RN License </li><li>Current BLS upon hire and maintain current </li><li>Current ACLS 30 days upon of hire and maintain current </li><li>PALS within 30 days of hire for units that admit pediatric patients </li></ul> <p>Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) </li><li>RN-C within 2 years of hire </li></ul> <p>Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/</p> <p>#LI-AZ1</p> <p>Employment Status</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Shift</p> <p>Nights</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf</p>