The Charge Nurse is an entry-level management position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts
Job Summary
The Charge Nurse is an entry-level management position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts.
The charge nurse promotes positive patient outcomes; quality of care and initiates change through active involvement in unit-based and hospital shared-governance councils.
The charge nurse will serve as a role model by actively participating in the process of continuous professional development, teaching and learning across the healthcare continuum.
Matching Summary
The Charge Nurse is an entry-level management position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
coordination of care on designated shifts
leadership to staff members
implementing the nursing process
utilizing critical thinking skills
collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Nice-to-have
growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence
teamwork and innovation
continuous professional development
Key Requirements
Active Kentucky RN License required
Associate's degree in nursing required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) required
2 years previous experience in NICU, Newborn Nursery, or applicable Neonatal experience required