Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse - Night Shift

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by ensuring that the nursing care plan is effectively followed. The RN plays a crucial role in supervising Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, while also acting as a Charge Nurse to support and guide the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admissions and create individualized care plans.
• Identify patient and family teaching needs based on assessments and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary team.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in medical records.
• Support the patient rehabilitation program and prioritize patient education concerning their healthcare needs.
• Initiate discharge planning from the day of admission and provide appropriate teaching in anticipation of discharge.
• Communicate changes in patient status to ensure continuity of care and safety.
• Supervise and direct ancillary nursing personnel while effectively prioritizing and utilizing resources.
• Contribute positively to unit dynamics through effective communication and teamwork.
• Assume charge responsibilities as requested, and advocate for patient and employee safety.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS required prior to first shift (for specific locations).
• Minimum of two years of bedside clinical experience is highly desired.

Schedule

This position operates on a night shift schedule, consisting of three 12-hour shifts.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!