RN Charge ICU (Days)

Company: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: Etowah
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

RN Charge ICU (Days) at Starr Regional Medical Center summary:
The RN Charge ICU (Days) provides nursing leadership for the ICU unit during day shifts, delivering direct patient care and overseeing the nursing staff. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, establishing care plans, supervising personnel, and ensuring quality patient care through effective staffing and resource management. This role requires an RN license, with a focus on maintaining high standards of patient care and responding to feedback effectively.
Description:


$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE for qualified applicants



RN Charge, ICU


Job Type: Full-Time, Day Shift


Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area. Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.


Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:




Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.






Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.






Assists in Determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow.






Provides direct patient care as needed.






Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.






Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs.






Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.






Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.






Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.






Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.







Benefits Include:




Competitive Pay






Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time/part-time employees






Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees






401(k) plan with company match for full-time/part-time employees








Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants






Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Associate's degree in Nursing:
-- - - Preferred X Required


Bachelor's degree:

X Preferred -- - - Required

Required Licenses
RN License in the State of TN or another compact state

Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)

The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications:
X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Keywords:
Registered Nurse, ICU Charge Nurse, Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Healthcare, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Patient Assessment, Care Plan Development, Staff Supervision

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