Charge Nurse, RN - Nights
UHS
Summary
The Charge Nurse is responsible for quality nursing care and overall supervision of nursing staff members for a particular Hospital shift.
Job description
Position Summary
The Charge Nurse is responsible for quality nursing care and overall supervision of nursing staff members for a particular Hospital shift.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Adjust staffing as needed to ensure proper coverage according to designated staff/patient ratios in collaboration with Nurse Manager.
- Responsible for personally covering a shift if adequate staffing cannot be found.
- Monitors and evaluates nursing care given.
- Participates with the Nurse Manager and other nursing managers in the development of therapeutic programs for the unit.
- Participates in orientation program for new employees and in-service education for shift employees when needed.
- Serves as a preceptor for new employees, or coordinates orientation with the preceptor designated by the Nurse Manager.
- Receives the intake information and verifies the admission with the physician and Intake Department.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
- Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan required.
- Current certification in BLS/CPR required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- Three to five years of psychiatric experience with one to two year of management experience preferred.
- Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.