Charge Nurse (RN) - Ortho
Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
The Clinical Lead is a registered nurse who assists the nurse manager/director in coordination, direction, throughput and evaluation of patient care, unit activities and staff activities and performance on an assigned shift.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Feb 11 · 1 year of experience
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Ortho · Hospital Charge Nurse (RN) - Ortho
- License
- RN licenseValid current Arizona nursing license
Do you qualify?
- License
- Valid current Arizona nursing license Valid current Arizona Nursing License. Check your license
- Certification
- Specialty certification such as CCRN within 3 years Required in area of clinical specialty within 3 years from ANCC or other approved credentialing entity (i.e. critical care: CCRN).
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Experience
- 1 year RN clinical experience Must have functioned in an RN role for a minimum of 1 year clinical experience required.
- Experience
- 1 year ICU experience 1 year of ICU experience required (prefer Neuro ICU exp)
- Also asks
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act Nurse Practice Act
- Also asks
- Basic computer skills
- Also asks
- Effective verbal and written communication skills Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN BSN preferred, not required.
- Experience
- Neuro ICU experience
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Bonus
- Up to $10,000 bonus Up to $10,000 Bonus Based on EligibilityBased on Eligibility
- Eligibility
- Benefits eligibility may vary by location and depends on employment status Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
- BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
- BenefitsHealth savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsEmployee discount program
- BenefitsVoluntary benefits: pet, legal, accident and critical illness, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift Supports, evaluates, prioritizes, and supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift.
- Day to day
- Evaluates staffing mix, patient volumes, acuity and staff availability Evaluates staffing by considering mix of caregivers, patient volumes (current and anticipated), patient acuity and staff availability.
- Day to day
- Communicates effectively with oncoming and assigned shift and others For shift assigned and oncoming shift; demonstrates timely and effective communication skills in daily interactions with team members and others.
- Day to day
- Resolves urgent issues and keeps manager informed Troubleshoots issues which arise that require an immediate resolution and keeping nurse manager/director informed of circumstances, actions and outcome.
- Day to day
- Reinforces organization vision, mission and values through role modeling Routinely reinforces the organization vision, mission and values of Carondelet Health Network through role model behavior.
- Charge
- Serves as designee for unit matters when nurse manager/director is absent Serves as designee for unit matters in nurse manager/director absence.
- Charge
- Manages clinical and non-clinical unit activities in manager's absence Manages clinical and non-clinical activities on the unit in absence of the unit manager/director.
- Hours stated
- Night
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital’s careers page.
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Overview
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 Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, 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
Job Summary
Up to $10,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility
Job Summary
The Clinical Lead is a registered nurse who assists the nurse manager/director in coordination, direction, throughput and evaluation of patient care, unit activities and staff activities and performance on an assigned shift. Incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and professional standards of nursing in daily practice. Applies knowledge of patient requirements, growth, and development to effectively make assignments and interventions.
Facilitates the provision of consistent care based on changing needs of patients on unit. Manages clinical and non-clinical activities on the unit in absence of the unit manager/director. Coordinates all unit activities for smooth operation in the absence of the unit manager/director.
Responsibilities
- Supports, evaluates, prioritizes, and supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift. Serves as designee for unit matters in nurse manager/director absence.
- Evaluates staffing by considering mix of caregivers, patient volumes (current and anticipated), patient acuity and staff availability.
- For shift assigned and oncoming shift; demonstrates timely and effective communication skills in daily interactions with team members and others.
- Troubleshoots issues which arise that require an immediate resolution and keeping nurse manager/director informed of circumstances, actions and outcome.
- Routinely reinforces the organization vision, mission and values of Carondelet Health Network through role model behavior.
- Other tasks assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum Requirements
Education
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Experience
- Must have functioned in an RN role for a minimum of 1 year clinical experience required. 1 year of ICU experience required (prefer Neuro ICU exp)
- Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment; use of unit-specific equipment (clinical and general). Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology and support others in transition and learning. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Nurse Practice Act
- Basic computer skills
- Licensure/
Certification
- Valid current Arizona Nursing License.
- Required in area of clinical specialty within 3 years from ANCC or other approved credentialing entity (i.e. critical care: CCRN).
Preferred Requirements
Education
BSN preferred, not required.
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Organization Description
Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!
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What's around it?
Tucson, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Household income
- $57,073/yr, all local households, not nurse pay