Charge Nurse (RN)

$76,960 - $124,800/Yr

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Tacoma, WA

51-100 employees

About the position

The Charge Nurse (RN) position at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital involves leading and supervising nursing staff in a state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation setting. The role is crucial for providing high-quality patient care to individuals recovering from various medical conditions in the Puget Sound area. The Charge Nurse will be responsible for overseeing nursing services, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols, and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services.
• Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
• Provides continuing education and staff development opportunities for nursing staff.
• Participates in providing nursing care, assesses patient needs, ensures services are carried out and documented appropriately.
• Maintains patient health care records.
• Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Promotes adherence to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Two years of nursing experience in a hospital.
• 1 to 2 years supervisory/leadership experience.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• CRRN preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in rehabilitation nursing.
• Leadership training or certification.

Benefits

• $20,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
• Low nurse-to-patient ratios
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• CEU Support
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees and their families
• Up to 20 days of PTO for full-time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts