Charge Nurse Family Birth

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.Every day you will 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.

• Applies nursing process to direct patient care through assessment, analysis of collected data, development of a plan of care, and implementation and evaluation of effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relation to intended goal.
• Responds to crisis situations and informs manager as soon as possible.
• Recovers patients post c-section and circulates c-sections in the OR.
• Communicates verbally and in writing regarding any risk management issues. Assures completion of quality assurance checks during each shift.
• Communicates regarding staff performance issues and collaborates regarding performance evaluations.
• Acts as a resource person to other Family Birth Place staff members.

Core Schedule: Week 1 Thu, Fri, Sat; Week 2 Sun, Wed, Thu; Week 3 Mon, Tue, Wed; Week 4 Sun, Mon, Tue

 

Student loan repayment program as well as relocation assistance offered!

Job Requirements

Required:

• Oregon RN License
• AHA BLS within 30 days
• NRP within 6 months
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years labor and delivery experience

Where You’ll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

 

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