RN Charge
Willis-Knighton Medical Center · 10 openings
- Shreveport, LA
- Full-time
- Day shift
Job description
As a Charge Nurse for our Stepdown Unit, you will play a crucial leadership role in managing unit operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This position acts as a bridge between the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and general Med-Surg, overseeing a clinical environment that requires heightened observation and specialized technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Clinical Leadership: Supervise the nursing team on an 18-bed unit, ensuring safe patient-to-nurse ratios (goal 1:3).
• Unit Management: Coordinate patient flow, including admissions and discharges for a diverse population (post-cath lab, surgical recovery, and complex medical cases).
• Technical Oversight: Provide expertise in managing life-sustaining equipment, cardiac monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, and titrated medication drips.
• Staff Support: Act as a resource for critical thinking and time management, supported by a dedicated team of ancillary staff.
Candidate Qualities
• Self-Directed: Proactive in taking initiative and managing unit challenges.
• Growth-Oriented: A strong desire to learn and participate in continuous professional development.
• Collaborative: A team-oriented mindset focused on fostering a supportive work environment.
• Compassionate: Committed to keeping patient-centered care at the heart of all leadership decisions.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience on a Stepdown or PCU floor is required .
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