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Dignity Health Emergency Services Charge Nurse in Gilbert, Arizona
Overview
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Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/mercygilbert/Pages/default.aspx) is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a “golden thread” of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Garden–with it’s intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains–you’re reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.
Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the “#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine and the “#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation” by Baptist Healing Trust. We’ve also been named “Business of the Year” by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You’re proud of these awards, but even more, you’re proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you’re able to provide here.
Living in Phoenix’s relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona (http://www.gilbertaz.gov/) , you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you’re a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good, too. The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.
Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (https://hospitals.dignityhealth.org/chandlerregional/Pages/default.aspx) . Look for us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MercyGilbertMC) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MercyGilbert) .
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Responsibilities
The Emergency Services Department at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC) is a dynamic environment where you can pursue a highly challenging and rewarding career. As part of our team, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance.
As an Emergency Services Charge Nurse, you will provide oversight of the activities on a nursing unit during a specific shift including serving as a resource to staff, directing patient flow, assuring appropriate utilization of resources, and providing
oversight for the provision of quality care in a manner satisfying to patients.
Every day in emergency nursing brings a unique set of challenges. You’re a multitasker who can react quickly, prioritizing patients based on their medical necessity while providing emergency triage to others. As part of our ER team, you’ll partner with an experienced clinical team to deliver stabilizing care to our patients, performing tasks such as IV starts, foley catheter insertions, or aiding providers with chest tube insertions.
To excel as an ER nurse, you should embody teamwork, professionalism, and critical thinking skills. Your willingness to take on additional projects, such as patient experience initiatives, is highly valued. Above all, your energy and motivation to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step, is what sets you apart.
Responsibilities:
Serves as a resource to staff on clinical care
Coordinates patient flow on the unit to facilitate the provision of timely and effective care
Responds to clinical emergencies
Performs routine Environment of Care rounds and facilitates resolution of issues
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Experience:
Two (2) years RN experience within applicable clinical specialty
Preferred: Charge Nurse experience
Education:
ADN Diploma or foreign equivalent
Preferred: BSN
Licensure:
Current AZ State RN License
Current American Heart Association BLS healthcare provider card
American Heart Association ACLS card must be obtained within 9 months of hire
PALS or ENPC must be obtained within 12 months of hire
Pay Range
$42.85 - $63.77 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
