**Title:** **RN – Registered Charge Nurse – Cardiac Surgical** “We dedicate our lives to caring for yours” **Position Description:** **RN – Registered Charge Nurse** **BayCare Health System** is currently seeking a **Registered Charge Nurse** to join our outstanding and compassionate **Cardiac Surgical** team at **St. Joseph’s Hospital** . As part of the community since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness. The Cardiac Surgical unit is a step-down unit that receives post-surgical open-heart patients once they are stable from their CVICU stay. **The Charge Nurse responsibilities include:** + Proficiency in the care of a sub-specialty group of patients utilizing effective managerial skills. + Acting as a professional role model for other members of the nursing team. + Professional accountability and development. + Performing the role of preceptor and charge nurse. + Acting as a mentor and resource expert. **Why BayCare?** Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 34,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. · St. Joseph’s Hospital is Pathway to Excellence designated, which showcases the positive practice environment where RNs can excel in their practice. · Culture of safety · Utilize the latest technology **Benefits:** + Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits + Paid time off + Tuition Reimbursement + 401k match and additional yearly contribution + Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus + Community discounts and more + AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! **Qualifications:** **Certifications and Licensures:** + BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification is required + RN (Registered Nurse) license is required + ACLS Certification if required by department + RN Professional Nurse Specialty Certification within 7 months of hire/promotion in lieu of education. Certification must be RN Professional, nationally recognized and applicable to the current primary area of practice on the approved Clinical Registered Nurse Certifications Grid. + Nurse Specialty certification is preferred **Education:** + Bachelors degree in Nursing, BS in a healthcare related field, or RN Professional Nurse Specialty Certification is required within 7 months of hire/promotion **Experience:** · 2 years of RN experience in acute care is required · 1 year of leadership experience is preferred **Specific Skills:** + Interpersonal skills + Critical thinking skills **Facility:** St. Joseph's Hospital **Location:** **Tampa, FL** **Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No** **Shift Hours:** **6:15 AM - 6:45 PM** **Shift:** **Days** **Weekend Work:** **Every Other** **On Call:** **No** **How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled **Position** RN - Registered Charge Nurse - Cardiac Surgical - Days **Location** Tampa | Nursing | Full Time **Req ID** null