Charge Nurse

More than two million patient visits a year happen across our hospitals, urgent cares and clinics. Epic connects every hospital and clinic, so records follow patients across the system.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We need a Charge Nurse. This is a full-time position based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our Med/Surg unit has 32 beds with a 1:5 ratio on days and 1:6 on nights. We need an RN who can start strong. This is an in-person role at our Fort Wayne location.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Perform wound care, dressing changes and pressure injury prevention. Give bedside shift report using SBAR and complete hourly rounding. Respond to codes and rapid responses and assist with emergent interventions. Delegate tasks to CNAs and patient care techs and follow up on completion. Coordinate discharge planning with case management, PT/OT and pharmacy. Educate patients and families on new medications, wound care and discharge instructions. Follow infection control, fall prevention and restraint policies. Precept nursing students and new hires when assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must pass background check and drug screen and provide immunization records, including annual flu vaccine. Willing to rotate holidays and work every third weekend. ACLS within 6 months of hire (PALS for pediatric units). Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN). Ability to stand and walk for most of a 12-hour shift and lift or reposition patients with assistance. BLS from the American Heart Association required at hire.

Schedule: Rotating days and nights, 36 hours per week, every other weekend

Pay: $48.00 to $56.50 an hour

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Health insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid holidays. Dental insurance. CEU reimbursement. Free parking.

Offers are contingent on a background check and drug screen.

Start: Within 30 days.

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