Charge Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery

The Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department (s) to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals. Responsible for promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department (s). Manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director.

• Assists with recruiting and training of new hires.
• Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.
• Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.
• Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
• Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Required:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,
• Experience: One year of RN experience required.
• Licensure/Certification: - RN with current applicable state licensure / permit - BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions. - ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following departments: * Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs * ICU RN & Stepdown RNs * Med/Surg/Tele RNs * All Float Pool RNs, * Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs * GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs * Special Procedures RNs * L&D RNs * Cardiac Care RNs,  Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs - CPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following: * Emergency Dept. RNs * All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept. * All Behavioral Health RNs - PALS – Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept., Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept. - NRP – Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
• Preferred:
• Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree)

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status