Charge Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

Where Youll Work

Dignity Healths 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 Gardenwith its intertwined pathways garden areas and fountainsyoure 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 areas 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. Weve also been named Business of the Year by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Youre proud of these awards but even more youre proud of the solace serenity and reprieve youre able to provide here.

Living in Phoenixs 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 youre 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.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge Nurse at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center youll 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 patients needs the needs of your nursing team or the needs of your unit. Youll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential which aligns with your departments operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role you need to be accountable and confident. Youre an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. Its 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 $18000 over five years while part-time employees can receive up to $9000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry well 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