**Overview** **Come check out our new wages; new grads start at $33.35 and increase with experience!** Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come. CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota. CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. **We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:** + Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance + Flexible spending accounts + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft + Adoption Assistance + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development + Matching Retirement Programs + Wellness Program **Responsibilities** ***THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS*** CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Charge Nurse to join the Emergency Department Team! **STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:** Works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. The Charge Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to policies and procedures while maintaining standards of the State Nurse Practice Act. The Charge Nurse assists in the day to day planning, organization, and directing. All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Medical Center. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Accountable for all Registered Nurse duties and responsibilities as well as the following duties and responsibilities. + Demonstrates knowledge of unit standards of care, staff competencies, and individual patient care needs in facilitation proper patient placement and patient care assignments. + Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including care coordination, physicians, and management, using and promoting effective communication strategies to meet inter-and intra-departmental needs. + Actively role models and coaches the behaviors associated with leadership and assist others in developing their skills and knowledge. + Successfully completes the defined job specific competencies, including competencies for age specific, as appropriate. + Life Support Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required. **Skills** : + Demonstrates ability to organize personnel assignments and activities for others for the overall benefit of the unit. + Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care. + Demonstrates proficiency in unit and the ability to function efficiently during crisis + Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required. **Work Agreement:** + FTE Status - Full Time - 0.9 72 hours per pay period + Shift Type - Rotating (Day, Mid shift, Nights) + Shift Length- 12 Hrs + On Call Expectations - None + Weekend/Holiday Frequency: Every 3rd Weekend/Every 3rd Holiday **Qualifications** We invite you to join CHI St. Alexius today and experience nursing with us! **Education:** Nursing degree from an approved school of nursing; BSN preferred. **Licensure:** Licensed to practice registered nursing in the state of ND or in a compact state. **Experience:** At least two (2) years clinical experience within specialty area preferred. **Skills:** Demonstrates ability to organize personnel assignments and activities for others for the overall benefit of the unit. Working knowledge of clinical skills in delivery of patient care. Demonstrates proficiency in unit and the ability to function efficiently during crisis. Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period and meets re-certification as required. \#LI-CHI **Pay Range** $33.35 - $47.79 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.