Charge Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge Nurse at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, or the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1 : 1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Responsibilities :

Ability to serve as leader and teammate

Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients

High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families

Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team

Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department

Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry we'll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.

Job Requirements

Minimum :

Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty

ADN, Diploma, or foreign equivalent

Current AZ State RN license in good standing

Current American Heart Association BLS healthcare provider card

American Heart Association ACLS obtained within six months of hire

Preferred : BSN

Charge Nurse experience

Previous experience with personal computers

Where You'll Work

Hello humankindness ()

Dignity Health's Mercy Gilbert Medical Center () is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a "golden thread" of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Garden-with it's intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains-you're reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.

Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area's East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the "#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital" by Arizona Business Magazine and the "#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation" by Baptist Healing Trust. We've also been named "Business of the Year" by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You're proud of these awards, but even more, you're proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you're able to provide here.

Living in Phoenix's relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona () , you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you're a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good, too. The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.

Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies () . Look for us on Facebook () and follow us on Twitter () .

For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.

Pay Range

$42.85 - $63.77 / hour

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.