Charge RN (positions available on Med/Surge, Orthopedics, and Women's Unit)
Wakefield, RI
General
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Rhode Island is $36/hr, across 34 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of *South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group.* South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
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We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.
*Job
Summary
*Oversees and facilitates patient flow. Develops and coordinates assignments and delegates work to achieve desired results. Balances resources in a fiscally responsible manner. Acts as a resource to advance patient care outcomes. Takes a patient assignment when necessary. Facilitates safety huddles in the absence of the unit leader.
*Reports to: *Director of Women's Unit
*Direct reports:* None
*Minimum
Qualifications
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- Graduate of an accredited school or college for specialty; baccalaureate degree preferred. AD graduates currently enrolled in BS program with commitment to obtain BS within 3 years of employment.
- Valid nursing license in RI.
- Valid BLS through the American Heart Association
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in field demonstrating progressively great responsibility.
*Success Factors:*
- Evidence of continuing education.
- Strong commitment to the delivery of customer-focused service
- Advanced critical thinking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, prioritization, and organizational skills to ensure successful flow of the patient.
- Strong communication skills to assist colleagues in meeting and exceeding standards of care and to facilitate a dynamic and positive team spirit.
- National certification in Specialty recommended in 2-3 years.
- Salary Range: $39.26- $53.68
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $39.00 - $53.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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“* Valid nursing license in RI. * Valid BLS through the American Heart Association * Minimum 2 years’ experience in field demonstrating progressively great responsibility. *Success Factors:* * Evidence of continuing educ…” · from this posting
Requirements
- *
- Graduate of an accredited school or college for specialty; baccalaureate degree preferred. AD graduates currently enrolled in BS program with commitment to obtain BS within 3 years of employment.
- Valid nursing license in RI.
- Valid BLS through the American Heart Association
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in field demonstrating progressively great responsibility.
Benefits highlights
- Dental
- Vision
- CE reimbursement
Place
- City
- Wakefield, RI
- State price level
- 2% above the national average
Rhode Island index 102.3, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system located in Wakefield, Rhode Island, with over 100 years of service to the southern Rhode Island community. The system is comprised of three entities: South County Hospital (a 100-bed acute care…
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Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted $39.26- $53.68 range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
