RN Charge

Position Summary Assists the Unit Director with the responsibility and accountability for the management of the unit. Emphasis on independent decision-making related to the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to provide consistent direction for all nursing personnel in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing activities.

Qualifications

• Education:

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

• Training and Experience:
• Current BLS Certification that follows the American Heart Association guidelines upon hire or transfer to a department.
• 18 months full-time experience as an RN preferred. If less than 18 months experience, administrative approval must be obtained.
• Neonate Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.
• EKG within 6 months of hire.
• Hospital and Nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.
• NICU competencies within 3 months of hire:
• QS Computerized Charting
• Care of the neonate
• Care of the premature neonate
• Care of the ventilated neonate

VI. Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Ability to perform:
• Heavy lifting
• Sustained standing and walking
• Work under stress
• Varied work hours and shifts.
• Exposure to infectious diseases.