Clinical Charge Nurse - Medical ICU

Health First • Full-time • Palm Bay, Florida, United States • 1w ago

Job Requirements

Health First is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Charge Nurse to join our team in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at our Palm Bay location. As a Clinical Charge Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and leading a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the daily operations of the MICU, including patient care, staffing, and resource management

- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans

- Provide direct patient care and serve as a resource for nursing staff

- Monitor and maintain patient records and ensure accurate documentation

- Conduct regular rounds to assess patient needs and provide support to staff

- Assist with staff education and training to ensure high-quality care delivery

- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare team members

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards

- Serve as a mentor and role model for nursing staff, promoting a positive work environment and fostering professional growth

Qualifications:

- Current and valid nursing license in the state of Florida

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in critical care, preferably in an ICU setting

- BSN degree required, MSN preferred

- Current BLS and ACLS certifications

- Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively manage a team

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment

- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

- Knowledge of current healthcare trends and best practices in critical care

- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Join our team at Health First Careers and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day. Apply now!

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma from a professional school of nursing program.
Licensure: Current State of Florida RN licensure or endorsement.
Work Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
Certification:
Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
Must maintain other certification(s) as required by specific unit.
National certification in relevant specialty preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Must be able to speak / understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.
Must meet unit specific care requirements.
Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients / families at various ages and levels of understanding.
Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities.
Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility.
Must have highly developed verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite or remote.
May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

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