(Archived) Charge Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

The Charge Nurse position is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN), who, as an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner’s model of clinical practice. This position creates an environment for the management and delivery of safe patient care. In addition to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, the Charge Nurse position is a role model and coach to department personnel and assists in developing their skills and knowledge. This position provides nursing care to a diverse patient population. Besides conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment and maintenance of medical records, this position assists in coaching and mentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Role modeling compassionate communication with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, the Charge Nurse assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in the clinic and back office administrative functional areas, service line, and across the department. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to leading the clinic or back office administrative operations, assessing department needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, serving as a clinical resource for both physician and clinical team and coordinating department-wide education in partnership with management.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• PEOPLE - 20%
• SERVICE - 20%
• QUALITY/SAFETY - 20%
• FINANCE - 25%
• GROWTH/INNOVATION - 15%

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 24 months of clinical nursing experience with demonstration of progressive leadership skills – Cardiology experience preferred. Out-patient clinic experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license should obtain permanent license within 90 days. Compact license acceptableaccording to current Board of Nursing requirements
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line
• American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-recognized certification within six months of eligibility
• ACLS preferred