Baptist Health

Surgery Charge Nurse - 12 hr shifts - 6p - 6a

Paducah, KY Full time

Summary

Job Description:

12 hour shift/ 6pm-6am

The Charge Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing and supervising the unit activities for a specified shift

Essential Duties:

  • Assesses unit census, patient status, and staffing numbers.
  • Develops assignment of licensed/non-licensed that ensures adequate deliver of care
  • Addresses patient and staff concerns during shift • Duties as assigned by Director
  • Assists team members in giving care to patients, or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment is needed and performs technical aspects of care competently

Requirements

  • Three to five years job related experience
  • Current RN licensure by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing

Benefits:

  • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 
  • Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 
  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plans with company match

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.