RN Charge Nurse - Post Cath Lab Cardiac Stepdown

Company: Ascension
Location: Jenks
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

RN Charge Nurse - Post Cath Lab Cardiac Stepdown at Ascension summary: As an RN Charge Nurse in the Post Cath Lab Cardiac Stepdown unit, I provide direct nursing care, implement and monitor patient care plans, and coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure effective patient care. My role involves assessing patients' conditions, carrying out nursing orders, and planning for discharges. I am committed to maintaining a high standard of care while contributing to the overall mission of Ascension to serve the community through healthcare excellence. Details

• Department: - Stepdown
• Schedule: - PRN
• Hospital: - Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham - Downtown
• Location: - Birmingham, AL Come join our great stepdown unit. We offer flexible schedule, free parking, great work-life balance. - Benefits Paid time off (PTO)
  Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  Long-term & short-term disability
  Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  Parental leave & adoption assistance
  Tuition reimbursement
  Ways to give back to your community -*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics. Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
  • Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
  • Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education:
      • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension St. Vincent's employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services. - Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. - Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. - For further information, view the poster or poster. - As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. - - Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify
        
        Keywords: Registered Nurse, Cardiac Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Heart Care, Inpatient Care, Medical Team Coordination, Nursing Leadership

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