Why Beebe? Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence. Overview The Unit charge is responsible and accountable for organizing and directing all aspects of their clinical area. The Unit Charge works collaboratively and reports to the Nurse Manager to support operations, quality, safety, and patient throughput. The Unit Charge serves as a positive role model and sets the professional tone for their area. The Unit Charge provides leadership and management in the areas of customer satisfaction, provision of safe and effective care, human resources, communication, patient advocacy, process improvement, and leadership/professional development. Responsibilities Performs all responsibilities included in an RN role as needed. Facilitates Leadership on unit a) Leads problem resolution, b) Monitors team member performance, participates in evaluation process c) Serves as a clinical resource for day-to-day functioning d) Maintain a state of readiness for all needed regulatory standards e) Monitors and responds to STT reports f) Monitors and addresses narcotic variance reports g) Assists with development, implementation, and hardwiring of initiatives, quality outcomes, and best practices. Ensures effective communication throughout all aspects of unit operations with multidisciplinary team a) Lead shift huddles b) Review of Key Performance Indicators and other unit PI for Team Daily Management c) Participation in team meetings d) Participation in shared governance at unit level and organizationally e) One to One team member rounds to ensure quality and safety Maintains knowledge of customer services measures and works with team to drive toward annual goals a) Conducts leader rounding on patients Plans for optimal staffing based on census within set productivity a) Collaborates with staffing coordinator b) Schedule balancing and reconciliation c) Creates staff assignments and maintains productivity Qualifications Scheduling Requirements (subject to change based on units needs) Every third weekend One winter & one summer holiday Skills Essential: 2 years of clinical nursing experience area of practice Clear communication skills both written and verbal Possess an energetic, compassionate and efficient work ethic with strong organizational skills and effective customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients, coworkers, and healthcare providers Knowledge of basic computer programs Able to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members Able to withstand crisis situations and work under pressure Has skills to provides customer service to patients, team members, and visitors Knowledge and experience with electronic health records Demonstrated time management skills required Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience. Demonstration of creativity, initiative and problem solving Education Essential: RN, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Has Certification or obtaining in 1 year Credentials Essential: BLS - Basic Life Saving certification ACLS Licensed or Registered Healthcare Professional NIH Working Conditions Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending Occasional: climbing, carrying objects, reaching forward PALS within 6 month required TNCC within 1 year required Competencies Skills "Essential: * Experience In Hospital Or Acute Care Setting * Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal * Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members * Able To Withstand Crisis Situations * Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors * Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records " Credentials "Essential: * RN - Registered Nurse * BLS - Basic Life Saving certification * ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support * NIH - Stroke Certification Nonessential: * BABY Certification-15 Hrs Online, 5 Hrs Observation " Education Essential: * RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program Other Information Scheduling Requirements (subject to change based on units needs) Every third weekend One winter & one summer holiday Skills Essential: 2 years of clinical nursing experience area of practice Clear communication skills both written and verbal Possess an energetic, compassionate and efficient work ethic with strong organizational skills and effective customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients, coworkers, and healthcare providers Knowledge of basic computer programs Able to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members Able to withstand crisis situations and work under pressure Has skills to provides customer service to patients, team members, and visitors Knowledge and experience with electronic health records Demonstrated time management skills required Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience. Demonstration of creativity, initiative and problem solving Education Essential: RN, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Has Certification or obtaining in 1 year Credentials Essential: BLS - Basic Life Saving certification ACLS Licensed or Registered Healthcare Professional NIH Working Conditions Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending Occasional: climbing, carrying objects, reaching forward PALS within 6 month required TNCC within 1 year required Entry USD $39.88/Hr. Expert USD $65.80/Hr.