Charge Nurse Med Surg

Company: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - B
Location: Omaha
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
As a Charge Nurse at CHI Health CUMC-Bergan Mercy, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. -Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. -To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit. -About Us:At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful, hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. We are also part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 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
Responsibilities
Our nurses are overflowing with humankindness, and always looking for ways to share their compassion. If you'd like to be part of a team where a smile, a pat on the back, and an encouraging word to our coworkers are part of every day, we'd love to talk to you. - - -What You'll Do -Serve as leader and teammateEnsure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patientsMaintain a high level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and familiesAttend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your teamMonitor productivity and efficiency of your departmentMentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others
Qualifications
What You'll NeedCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our stateGraduate of an accredited nursing programBasic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required upon hire -While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance and more! -#CUMCBM22 -

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