ICU Charge RN

MountainView Regional Medical Center - Las Cruces, NM

Job Title: ICU Charge RN

Position: Registered Nurse Charge Nurse

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Pay: $20,000 Sign On Bonus for eligible positions

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Location

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City: Las Cruces

State: NM

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Job Responsibilities

Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Preferred Skills

ACLS preferred

Requirements

Experience: 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Education:

License & Certification:

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling.
Professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.