Charge Nurse RN - ICU (Full-Time 6:00am - 6:00pm)

For more than 40 years, North Okaloosa Medical Center has been providing healthcare services to the people of Northwest Florida and South Alabama. We are a progressive, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. We believe in providing convenient, comprehensive care in a comfortable setting. While we believe it’s vital to stay up to date with technology, we will never lose sight of what’s truly important – the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care. Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families, ALWAYS.

North Okaloosa Medical Center is committed to offering competitive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Position Purpose:

The Charge Nurse accepts the responsibility and accountability for the operations and staff for the entire unit during a designated shift and the evaluation and treatment of the populations. He/she is responsible for planning, directing, supervising, implementing and evaluating nursing care of patients. Reports to Critical Care Unit Director.

Responsible for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Student Nurses, and Volunteers who may be working under his/her supervision during the scheduled shift. Ensures all assigned/delegated additional tasks are completed in a timely manner. Enforces unit and medical center policies.

Supervision:

• Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the specialty area (Reports to Department Director)
• Responsible for compliance with standards during assigned shift (Reports to House Supervisor)
• Uses established principles of delegation and supervision to direct the activities of all licensed and non-licensed care givers and support staff in the delivery of patient care during their assigned shift
• Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources