St. Croix Regional Medical Center

St. Croix Health is currently seeking a full-time (0.75 FTE) Charge Nurse to work 12-hour straight night shifts (7 pm - 7:30 am), including every 3rd weekend and holiday.. The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating the operations of the unit, under guidance of the Supervisor, Manager, and/or House Supervisor.. Communicate situations to Supervisor, Manager, or House Supervisor for any needed follow-up.. St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.

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<p>Job Type</p>
<p>Full-time</p>
<p>Description</p>
<p>St. Croix Health is currently seeking a full-time (0.75 FTE) Charge Nurse to work 12-hour straight night shifts (7 pm - 7:30 am), including every 3rd weekend and holiday.</p>
<p>The Charge Nurse is responsible for coordinating the operations of the unit, under guidance of the Supervisor, Manager, and/or House Supervisor. The Charge Nurse will lead the team in a professional manner, in accordance with hospital policy, to ensure the highest quality of care and promote positive outcomes.</p>
<h3>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Monitor the condition of patients under their charge, recognize changes in patient condition, implement appropriate interventions, continuity of care, and patient safety</li>
<li>Conform to all regulatory guidelines, ensure adherence to the facility's policies, and maintain compliance with standards of practice and ethics</li>
<li>Deescalate potentially volatile situations involving patients or co-workers</li>
<li>Delegate unit and patient responsibilities to nursing staff based on each staff member's level of competence</li>
<li>Report concerns about patient care, the work environment, or co-worker performance to the Supervisor or Manager in a timely fashion</li>
<li>Educate nursing staff regarding the use of all equipment and supplies, safe patient handling techniques, safety procedures, and infection control</li>
<li>Record nursing notes, chart admission and discharge dates, and participate in unit staffing, code rounds, and morbidity and mortality conferences</li>
<li>Supervision of staff, assign duties during downtime and address patient care needs.</li>
<li>Serve as point person for daily unit communication needs such as staff assignments, face to face communication, trouble shooting and problem resolution for day-to-day issues that arise in accordance with established policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Initiate consultation, as needed, based on problem/issue.</li>
<li>Lead daily huddle and summarize discussion. Assure distribution to those not in attendance.</li>
<li>Identifies and addresses patient and staff safety issues, communicating concerns to appropriate management personnel.</li>
<li>Work to diffuse situations causing distress or concern for staff, clinicians and/or patient. Communicate situations to Supervisor, Manager, or House Supervisor for any needed follow-up.</li>
</ul>
<p>Requirements</p>
<p>Education & Licensure:</p>
<ul>
<li>Associate's in Nursing required; BSN preferred</li>
<li>Current WI Registered Nurse license</li>
</ul>
<h3>Certifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>BLS required at time of hire</li>
<li>ACLS required within six months of hire</li>
</ul>
<h3>Experience</h3>
<ul>
<li>1-3 years of experience as acute care Registered Nurse</li>
<li>ICU experience preferred</li>
</ul>
<p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent communication and listening skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities</li>
<li>Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.</li>
<li>Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.</li>
<li>Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li>
<li>Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li>
<li>Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Physical Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li>
<li>Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching</li>
<li>Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.</li>
</ul>
<p>St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p>
<p>St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.</p>
<p>Mission</p>
<ul>
<li>We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.</li>
</ul>
<p>Vision</p>
<ul>
<li>To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.</li>
</ul>
<p>Values</p>
<ul>
<li>People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.</li>
</ul>
<p>Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Health, vision and dental insurance</li>
<li>403b retirement program with employer match</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options</li>
<li>Education reimbursement</li>
<li>Employee assistance program (EAP)</li>
<li>Wellbeing incentive program</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee prescription discount program</li>
</ul>
<p>St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.</p>

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