The RN Charge Nurse Supervisor, in addition to the requirements of Registered Nurse (RN), is organized, an effective communicator, and adheres to ANA professional practices/standards while serving as a role model, teacher, and supervisor of nursing practice, policy, quality of care, and staff. 

The RN Charge Nurse Supervisor is:

• Responsible for the efficient movement of patients throughout the hospital system, serves as a clinical and administrative resource for staff, promotes communication at all levels, incorporates teaching principles into practice, and effectively manages clinical resources. 
• Responsible for overseeing/supervising of staff. It is essential that the RN Charge Nurse Supervisor understand and support the department and organizational initiatives and strategic plan.

 Available Shifts: Day Shift, Mid Shift, Night Shift

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or certificate from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)
• 3 years of recent, progressive experience in acute care nursing
• Experience in charge nurse or leadership positions
• Active Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing or compact state RN license in good standing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.) 
• Strong technical skills and competencies with IV therapy, transfusion care, medication administration, age-specific care, and BLS. 
• Basic dysrhythmia, ACLS, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), De-escalation training (required completion at first course offering after hire). Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Course (within one year of hire).
• Recommended: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).
• Specialty Certification desirable within the first year in role.
• Effective people skills, teamwork, and communication. 
• Lead by example, be positive, responsive, and not reactive. 
• The ability to maintain a positive presence in the department, and role model professional behaviors of collaboration, respect, patience, and advocacy for patients and staff.
• Proficiency in the use of technology in care delivery.