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Charge Nurse - Baptist ICU - Nights

123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 32503

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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The Charge Nurse is an experienced RN with in-depth knowledge and understanding of providing and overseeing nursing care to critical patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit to patients. This position requires the ability to impact care in a variety of settings. This position fulfills the roles of clinician, mentor, and educator. This position manages the coordination of patient care throughout the critical care services division. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit and is responsible and accountable for directing and facilitating the flow of patient care activities of the department/area. This position provides care and education for the patients based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

What you will do

Maintains current documentation and required licensure, certifications, required education, and competencies in accordance with unit scope of service and professional standards. Pursues professional growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.
Assesses, identifies, and prioritizes patient and family needs to provide quality care to all patients. Develops, discusses, and communicates plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the care team.
Safely delivers medications and treatments. Monitors and documents patient responses and upholds all safety policies and protocols including patient identification, risk mitigation ensuring a safe individualized plan of care.
Performs continuous patient assessment, detects changes in condition, and communicates with appropriate care team members to support prompt clinical decision making.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/ unit to facility meeting goals and objectives.
Maintains responsibility for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Maintains responsibility for the fiscal management of department and assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.
Effectively communicates departmental, organizational, and regulatory information to staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
Associates Degree Nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Minimum Work Experience

2 years Clinical nursing experience. Required

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state license Upon Hire Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Basic computer skills.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Demonstrates clinical competence in relevant area of nursing practice.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Empathy and excellent listening skills.