Charge Nurse (RN) - Cardiology
Abrazo Scottsdale Campus
Phoenix, AZ
3x12 hrs, Nights

RN Cardiac Charge Nurse FT Nights Position Summary

Coordinates functions and activities related to a single departmental function. Position is responsible for a clinic unit. Position coordinates the scheduling efforts of the unit RN's. Acts as liaison person to internal and external customers (i.e., pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, hospital administration). Responsible for developing and implementing plans/processes for meeting regulatory requirements. Trains and mentors staff.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively implement change and assist with the management of departmental budget. Must be able to independently make decisions in high-stress situations.

SUPERVISES: Other members of healthcare team.

THE RN CARDIAC CHARGE NURSE FT NIGHTS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
PREFERRED EDUCATION: BSN

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two years relevant clinical nursing experience and for Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Management experience with two years supervisory. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department:

ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.

REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire.