Charge Registered Nurse/ Medical Surgical

Company: Lovelace Medical Center
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 21, 2020

Job Description:

Charge Registered Nurse/ Medical Surgical Date posted: 04/01/2020 job description Charge Registered Nurse, Hospice, Full-Time job, Days, Albuquerque, NM We are looking for a Charge Registered Nurse to join our Med/Surg Unit in Albuquerque, NM. This full-time job is located at Lovelace Medical Center, an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, cardiology, stroke care, radiology and oncology services, including the state---s only Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive radiologic brain surgery. Charge Nurse Job Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, including the nursing management of the patient and staff of assigned area in his/her charge. Manages efficient patient flow, appropriate use of supplies and other operational functions. Collaborates with the unit managers and/or directors in developing and revising unit policies, procedures, and protocols. Serves as department liaison and first line of contact with patients, providers and staff. Charge Nurse Education and Experience Requirements: Associate---s Degree or Diploma of Nursing Desired: Bachelor---s Degree in Nursing; Certification in clinical specialty One (1) year of Charge Nurse experience in hospital setting OR more than one year of clinical or management experience. Valid NM Nursing License or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire) Current BLS National Certification in Specialty Care desired Supervision/Management knowledge and experience Clinical/ Specialty expertise Strong conflict resolution skills Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Why Lovelace? Modern Healthcare---s Best Places to Work, 2017, 2018 & 2019. Midas Platinum Quality Award, 2016 Truven Top 15 Health System, 2016 Recognized by Healthgrades for quality achievements in best specialty, cardiac, orthopedics, neurosciences, pulmonary, vascular and gastrointestinal categories. Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke free campuses. ID: 15977 schedule Day job facility Hospice Inpatient Unit - Lovelace Medical Center We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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