CHARGE NURSE (RN) - INPATIENT

Job description

Northwest Specialty Inpatient Unit is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Charge Nurse to help lead our Inpatient Team! In this fast-paced role you will direct and provide professional nursing care in our 30 bed, Inpatient Unit. The typical patient to nurse ratio is 4:1, but can vary based on department needs. You will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care. Individuals in this role perform such duties as delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing admissions and discharges, and monitoring and ordering medicines and supplies. Qualifications and Preferred Experience: - Previous nursing experience strongly preferred - Current RN licensure in the State of Idaho - BSN strongly preferred - Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - ACLS certification within six months of employment - PALS certification within six months of employment - Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards - Ability to relate and work effectively with others - Aware of professional nursing standards and performs in...