Registered Nurse Charge (RN) - Stepdown
Company: Carondelet St. Marys Hospital
Location: Tucson
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Up to $20,000"Bonus Based on Eligibility Position Summary The
Clinical Lead is a registered nurse who assists the nurse
manager/director in coordination, direction, throughput and
evaluation of patient care, unit activities and staff activities
and performance on an assigned shift. Incorporates knowledge of the
nursing process and professional standards of nursing in daily
practice. Applies knowledge of patient requirements, growth, and
development to effectively make assignments and interventions.
Facilitates the provision of consistent care based on changing
needs of patients on unit. Manages clinical and non-clinical
activities on the unit in absence of the unit manager/director.
Coordinates all unit activities for smooth operation in the absence
of the unit manager/director. Supports, evaluates, prioritizes, and
supervises patient care and unit needs during assigned shift.
Serves as designee for unit matters in nurse manager/director
absence. Makes assignments for staff to meet patient care needs and
for incoming patients. Makes patient assignments and delegates unit
specific task assignments to ensure patient care and unit needs are
met. Monitors effectiveness and completion of unit assignments.
Evaluates staffing by considering mix of caregivers, patient
volumes (current and anticipated), patient acuity and staff
availability. For shift assigned and oncoming shift; demonstrates
timely and effective communication skills in daily interactions
with team members and others. Performance Improvement/Quality:
Seeks to proactively improve quality of the services provided and
patient care outcomes. Serves as unit champion and resource to
staff for quality and patient safety initiatives and issues.
Effectively uses change management methods to support improvement
activities. Serves as role model for exceptional customer service
and facilitates and actively participates in service recovery
efforts during the shift on unit. Teacher/Mentor - Improves job
performance of staff by assisting in personal and professional
development through preceptor training and role modeling for care
delivery and desired behaviors. Provides
professional/technical/clinical/coaching support for nursing
associates. Assists and actively participates with nurse
manager/director with quality projects and staff annual performance
evaluations. Troubleshoots issues which arise that require an
immediate resolution and keeping nurse manager/director informed of
circumstances, actions and outcome. On shifts not in clinical
lead/charge nurse role, takes patient care assignment, serves as
preceptor or other roles determined to meet patient care needs of
the unit for the shift. Serves as representative for unit or
nursing department on committees or task forces as assigned by
nurse manager/director or administration. Routinely reinforces the
organization vision, mission and values of Carondelet Health
Network through role model behavior. Who We Are We are a community
built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend
compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and
well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your
community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small
operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals,
some additional care facilities and real estate for the future
development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously
in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over
time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate
environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich
history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care;
so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples
of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is
truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our
predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of
healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact
Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform
that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's
operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians,
USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep
with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and
additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch
medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each
community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the
foundation for better health for clients across the country,
through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management
and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work
to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from
ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do
centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond
between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these
moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who
do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools
and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way
possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members
further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
Special Skills: Use of general patient care equipment and
communication equipment; use of unit-specific equipment (clinical
and general). Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology
and support others in transition and learning. Effective verbal and
written communication skills. Minimum Requirements: Education:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Experience: Must
have functioned in an RN role for a minimum of 1 year clinical
experience required. 1 year of ICU experience required (prefer
Neuro ICU exp) License and Certifications: Valid current Arizona
Nursing License. Certifications: Required in area of clinical
specialty within 3 years from ANCC or other approved credentialing
entity (i.e. critical care: CCRN). Preferred Requirements:
Education: BSN LI-SB3
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