Title: RN – Registered Charge Nurse – Neuroscience  

“We dedicate our lives to caring for yours” 

Position Description: RN – Charge Nurse

BayCare Health System is currently seeking a Registered Charge Nurse to join our outstanding and compassionate Neuroscience team at St. Joseph’s Hospital. As part of the community since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness.

The neuroscience department responds to all stroke alerts, cardiac alerts, and STEMI and is responsible for the daily monitoring of core measures for all stroke/TIA patients.  

The Charge Nurse responsibilities include:

Proficiency in the care of a sub-specialty group of patients utilizing effective managerial skills.Acting as a professional role model for other members of the nursing team.Professional accountability and development.Performing the role of preceptor and charge nurse.Acting as a mentor and resource expert.

Why BayCare?

Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 34,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.

· St. Joseph’s Hospital is Pathway to Excellence designated, which showcases the positive practice environment where RNs can excel in their practice.

· Culture of safety

· Utilize the latest technology

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision BenefitsPaid time offTuition Reimbursement401k match and additional yearly contributionYearly performance appraisals and team award bonusCommunity discounts and moreAND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Qualifications:

Certifications and Licensures:

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification is requiredRN (Registered Nurse) license is requiredACLS Certification if required by departmentRN Professional Nurse Specialty Certification within 7 months of hire/promotion in lieu of education. Certification must be RN Professional, nationally recognized and applicable to the current primary area of practice on the approved Clinical Registered Nurse Certifications Grid.Nurse Specialty certification is preferred

Education:

Bachelors degree in Nursing, BS in a healthcare related field, or RN Professional Nurse Specialty Certification is required within 7 months of hire/promotion

Experience:

· 18 months of RN experience in acute care is required.  1 year of RN experience in the emergency department or critical care is preferred.

· 1 year of leadership experience is preferred

Specific Skills:

Interpersonal skillsCritical thinking skills Facility:

BayCare Health System, Neuroscience Admin - St. Joseph's Hospital

Location: Tampa, FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 6:45 AM-7:15 PM or 10:45 AM-11:15PM

Shift: Shift 4

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings,  3 = Nights,  4 = Varies

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled