The Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department (s) to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals. Responsible for promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department (s). Manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director.
Responsibilities- Assists with recruiting and training of new hires.
- Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.
- Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
- Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Required:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,
- Experience: One year of RN experience required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- RN with current applicable state licensure / permit
- BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
- ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following departments:
- Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs
- ICU RN & Stepdown RNs
- Med/Surg/Tele RNs
- All Float Pool RNs,
- Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs
- GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs
- Special Procedures RNs
- L&D RNs
- Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs
- CPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following:
- Emergency Dept. RNs
- All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.
- All Behavioral Health RNs
- PALS – Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept., Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.
- NRP – Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
- Preferred:
- Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree)
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
About the TeamSaint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett. Opened in 2004, the hospital provides an extensive offering of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit. Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored with the American Heart Associations Get With The GuidelinesStroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Groups A Hospital Safety Score, and has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum one year of RN experience
- Current state RN licensure/permit
- BLS certification upon hire
- ACLS certification (required within 3 months for Stepdown RNs)
- Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN)
What We Do
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas. Our care delivery network includes United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory platform in the country, which operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. We also operate a national portfolio of acute care and specialty hospitals, other outpatient facilities, a network of leading employed physicians and a global business center in Manila, Philippines. Our Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers, and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.tenethealth.com.
