Charge RN Part Time Surgical Services
Job Description
Position Overview
Charge Nurse (CN), Inpatient Operating Room (IPOR). Baptist Health Louisville is seeking a dedicated and motivated Charge Nurse (CN) to join our team on the 2nd floor of the Main Hospital. In this entry-level management position, you will coordinate patient care during designated shifts and provide leadership to the surgical team. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will apply the nursing process to patients of all ages in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. The newly expanded and renovated IPOR features 27 state-of-the-art operating suites, including three dedicated to open heart surgery, and offers a full range of surgical services excluding organ transplants.
Location: Baptist Health Louisville, Main Hospital, 2nd Floor, IPOR.
Schedule: 24 Hours Weekly, Part Time, Split-Shift (10:45a - 11:00p - Mon/Tues and Thur/Friday per pay period).
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care during designated shifts.
- Provide leadership to the surgical team and serve as a professional role model.
- Adhere to National Professional Nursing Standards and utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment.
- Promote continuous learning, quality improvement, and participate in both unit-based and hospital-wide shared governance councils.
Required Qualifications
- Qualifications: Current RN license required in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
- Experience Required: Previous and/or current surgical experience is required with a minimum of 6 months RN experience.
- BCLS certification is or will be required within 90 days of hire.
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits: Employment Bonus Eligible for Qualified Candidates.
- Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.