Charge Nurse - Neuro ICU

Job Description

Charge Nurse – Neuro ICU

Req ID: 310696

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital – 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Job Type: Full‑Time - 36 Hours Weekly

Shift: Nights - 7:00pm-7:00am

Join TriHealth — Where Neurocritical Care Meets Purpose

Good Samaritan Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center dedicated to caring for the most complex stroke patients.

The 7Q Neurosurgical ICU at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital is a specialized 20-bed unit focused on providing intensive care for patients with complex neurological conditions. The unit cares for individuals with aneurysms, brain tumors, spinal injuries, abscesses, arteriovenous malformations, and traumatic brain injuries, as well as patients participating in various research protocols.

The multidisciplinary team on 7Q is dedicated to delivering specialized care for these critically ill patients, using advanced monitoring techniques and individualized treatment plans.

The orientation process for nurses joining 7Q includes comprehensive training to develop the specialized skills necessary for neurosurgical critical care. This includes EKG and ACLS training, as well as critical care classes, followed by a six-week competency-based orientation (CBO) preceptorship.

Prior experience in neuro or critical care is preferred for those joining the 7Q ICU, and a minimum of one year of current medical/surgical or telemetry experience is recommended. However, new graduates may also be considered, particularly for the Neuro Stepdown unit, where they can gain foundational experience before transitioning to the ICU.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Provide high‑acuity neurocritical care, utilizing advanced monitoring and evidence‑based interventions.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated care.
• Opportunity to build advanced neuro ICU skills including neuro assessment, ICP management, stroke care, and rapid response.
• Supportive environment that encourages professional development, specialty certification, and participation in professional organizations.
• Impactful work that helps patients and families navigate complex neurological conditions.
  
  

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• FTE: Full‑Time - 36 Hours Weekly
• Shift: Nights -7:00pm-7:00am
• Location: Good Samaritan Hospital (Neuro ICU)
• Work Environment: On‑site, critical care setting
  
  

Benefits Snapshot

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

This position is delegated the responsibility and accountability to coordinate the patient care delivered on a shift, through assigned nursing personnel, on a specific unit(s). The Charge Nurse functions in a non-management capacity and often has a patient assignment.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree - Nursing Nursing (Required)
• New Hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Clinical in Nursing experience (Required)
• 1 - 2 years Progressive Leadership (Preferred)
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) ECG Interpretation competency and ACLS Certification within 12 months of assuming role. Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role
• Registered Nurse Required
• Active participation in applicable professional organization. Preferred
  
  

Job Responsibilities

Assists in coordinating the delivery of patient care in collaboration with others. Communicates with the unit staff, and acts as a resource concerning standards of care, policies, and procedures. Identifies actual/potential problems. Cooperates with instructors and students from various programs and creates assignments and work schedules to match patient needs and staff abilities. Actively supports the work of unit and organizational committees. Participates on teams to evaluate clinical practice or health services and implements ongoing quality changes in nursing practice. Promotes the review of current literature/research and facilitates implementation of best practices.

Acts as a clinical resource for unit personnel. Performs nursing technical skills in compliance with unit/TriHealth policies. Performs specialty/unit-specific skills and competencies. Interprets and executes physician orders accurately. Directs unit activities in which safe, clinically competent care is given to patients. Delegates care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice. Shares clinical information with appropriate health care team members including physicians. Maintains and improves current knowledge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification. Acts as a role model for efficient, effective, comprehensive patient care.

Assists in overall department operations. Provides for the orientation of float, temporarily reassigned, or agency nurses to the routine of the unit and the designated shift. Demonstrates critical thinking in the decision-making process. Accepts accountability for actions taken. Utilizes the chain of command appropriately. Facilitates patient movement through the system toward desired outcomes. Remains prepared to deal with rapidly changing workload, i.e., able to transfer and admit patients quickly. Maintains open communications in a timely and appropriate manner to all customers. Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other members of the health care team.

Encourages formal and informal continuing education. Promotes clinical ladder as a form of peer review and clinical advancement. Develops, guides, and coaches nursing staff daily to function within their job description. Identifies and plans to meet learning needs of self and staff together with nurse manager and/or nurse educators. Mentors staff in problem resolution. Provides feedback to evaluate the performance of personnel. Functions as a clinical resource and professional role model for staff. Provides input for progressive discipline on a fair and consistent basis.

Working Conditions

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading -

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Consistently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  
  

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
  
  

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  
  

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  
  

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
  
  

Job Keywords

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