Job Description:

Job Duties:
The Charge Nurse is responsible for acting as a resource nurse for the department. This is an entry-level leadership position responsible for the coordination of care on designated shifts. The Charge RN will provide leadership to the staff members of the unit in the area of patient care. This Charge Nurse will work alongside the team and provide direct patient care while determining needed staffing fluctuations during shifts, responding to departmental concerns, address immediate staff issues and coordinate patient flow.

About the Unit:

The Emergency Department (ED) has 41 beds divided between two pods with 37 private rooms. A split-flow area is located near main triage and provides care to lower acuity patients. Split flow varies from 5-8 patients and is run by 1-2 nurses and a mid-level provider. This fast-paced ED treats an average of 160+ patients per day. ED staff encounter a wide variety of patients including acute cardiovascular and neurovascular emergencies, general medical emergencies, traumatic injuries and psychiatric patients. The ED is recognized by the American Heart Association as both a STEMI receiving center and a designated Primary Stroke Center.

Position/Opportunity Highlights:

Opportunity to work in a position that serves as a stepping stone to leadership opportunities.

Opportunity to work in a position that allows for autonomy related to the management of patient flow and patient care delivery on the unit.

Opportunity to work in a position that incentivizes the acceptance of additional responsibilities in addition to providing patient care.

Qualifications:

Current Indiana or compact state RN license.

Associate or Bachelors Degree in Nursing.

BLS for Healthcare Provider required.

ACLS required within 12 months of hire.

PALS required within 12 months of hire.

NIH Stroke Scale Certification required, within 10 weeks of hire.

One year of nursing experience required.

One year of nursing experience in area of specialty preferred.

Responsible for attending charge nurse professional development opportunities provided.

Maintain port competency, per policy, to include accessing and de-accessing.

Baptist Health Floyd is a Pathway to Excellence designated organization.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Louisville at 1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150. EOE.