Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Charge Nurse ICU / CCU - Nights
Job Description
Tempe St. Lukes Hospital is a 74-bed full-service hospital. Located in the heart of Tempe, near Arizona State University, the hospital offers a broad range of medical services and accredited physicians to care for a diverse and dynamic community. Tempe St. Lukes Hospital is equipped with sophisticated medical technology, features all private rooms, electronic health records and wireless Internet access. The hospitals experienced team of doctors and nurses work together to provide expert care and the best possible patient experience. To learn more about Tempe St. Lukes Hospital, click here: Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
Position Title: Charge RN ICU / CCUEssential Functions:Charge Nurses are supervisory personnel, with responsibility to make patient care assignments based upon the skill, experience and temperament of other nursing personnel and on the acuity of the patients. To responsibly direct assigned staff and initiate corrective action if assigned employees fail to carry out delegated duties. Responsible for the day to day delivery of patient care and related operational matters on an assigned nursing unit. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals and hospital employees as necessary and appropriate. Provides direct and indirect nursing patient care as assigned.
The ICU/CCU RN provides care in a 20 bed unit to cardiac, medical, and post surgical patients in a state-of-the-art environment that includes an electronic medical record and the most advanced medical technology available. Must be committed to providing excellent service to all of our customers, be team oriented and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
Requirements:
- Licensed RN in the State of Arizona in Good Standing
- BLS Certification
- ACLS
- 1-3 yrears experience as a Charge Nurse
- Experience with balloon pump, LVAD and ICP monitoring
- Ability to work effectively with computer based charting and other clinical software programs
- Adaptability to change, organizational skills
*2+ Years of ICU/CCU experience to qualify for the Sign On Bonus. Internal, International, and Agency candidates do not qualify. 2 year commitment included.
Preferences:
- PAL
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Salary Range: $37.00 - $48.00