Grandview Medical Center
Charge Nurse ED Hold Department
Birmingham
,
AL
Full Time
Registered Nurse - Transitional Care Unit
A Med-Surg Role With Variety, Teamwork, and a 5:1 Ratio
Join our Transitional Care Unit, where nurses care for admitted medical-surgical patients who are awaiting placement in an inpatient bed. This unit offers the variety of the hospital setting with a defined scope of care and a manageable 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
This is a great opportunity for nurses who enjoy medical-surgical nursing, patient education, care coordination, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
What You Can Expect
5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
Medical-surgical level patients
Admitted patients who have already completed their initial emergency evaluation
Collaboration with hospitalists, physicians, case management, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and other support departments
Opportunities to strengthen assessment, time-management, and care-coordination skills
Clearly Defined Patient Acuity
This unit does not accept:
Stepdown patients
ICU patients
Patients requiring titratable drips
Patients needing a higher level of monitoring or intervention than a medical-surgical unit can safely provide
Patients requiring escalation of care will be transferred to the appropriate higher-acuity unit.
Primary Responsibilities
Complete ongoing nursing assessments
Administer medications and treatments
Monitor for changes in patient condition
Provide patient and family education
Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
Prepare patients for discharge or transfer to an inpatient medical-surgical bed
Support safe and efficient patient flow throughout the hospital
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking nurses who:
Enjoy caring for a diverse medical-surgical population
Value teamwork and communication
Demonstrate strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
Thrive in an organized, collaborative environment
Are comfortable recognizing and escalating changes in patient condition
Why Join the Transitional Care Unit?
Consistent 5:1 staffing ratio
Clearly defined medical-surgical scope of care
No ICU assignments
No stepdown assignments
No titratable drips
Diverse patient population
Supportive leadership and collaborative teamwork
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
Join Our Team
If you are looking for a medical-surgical nursing role with variety, a manageable patient ratio, and a clearly defined level of care, the Transitional Care Unit may be the right fit for you.
Help patients move safely through the next step of their care while providing the quality, attention, and compassion they deserve.
Job Summary
The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.
Essential Functions
A Med-Surg Role With Variety, Teamwork, and a 5:1 Ratio
Join our Transitional Care Unit, where nurses care for admitted medical-surgical patients who are awaiting placement in an inpatient bed. This unit offers the variety of the hospital setting with a defined scope of care and a manageable 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
This is a great opportunity for nurses who enjoy medical-surgical nursing, patient education, care coordination, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
What You Can Expect
5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
Medical-surgical level patients
Admitted patients who have already completed their initial emergency evaluation
Collaboration with hospitalists, physicians, case management, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and other support departments
Opportunities to strengthen assessment, time-management, and care-coordination skills
Clearly Defined Patient Acuity
This unit does not accept:
Stepdown patients
ICU patients
Patients requiring titratable drips
Patients needing a higher level of monitoring or intervention than a medical-surgical unit can safely provide
Patients requiring escalation of care will be transferred to the appropriate higher-acuity unit.
Primary Responsibilities
Complete ongoing nursing assessments
Administer medications and treatments
Monitor for changes in patient condition
Provide patient and family education
Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
Prepare patients for discharge or transfer to an inpatient medical-surgical bed
Support safe and efficient patient flow throughout the hospital
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking nurses who:
Enjoy caring for a diverse medical-surgical population
Value teamwork and communication
Demonstrate strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
Thrive in an organized, collaborative environment
Are comfortable recognizing and escalating changes in patient condition
Why Join the Transitional Care Unit?
Consistent 5:1 staffing ratio
Clearly defined medical-surgical scope of care
No ICU assignments
No stepdown assignments
No titratable drips
Diverse patient population
Supportive leadership and collaborative teamwork
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
Join Our Team
If you are looking for a medical-surgical nursing role with variety, a manageable patient ratio, and a clearly defined level of care, the Transitional Care Unit may be the right fit for you.
Help patients move safely through the next step of their care while providing the quality, attention, and compassion they deserve.
Job Summary
The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.
Essential Functions
- Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
- Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
- Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
- Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
- Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
- Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
- Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
- Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
- Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
- Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
- Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
- Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BLS - Basic Life Support required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred