Acute Care Charge Nurse - Night Shift Lead

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) to provide expert nursing care in a 17-bed unit in Missouri.

The role requires leadership in care coordination, development of complex patient care plans, and collaboration with the interprofessional team to improve outcomes. Night shifts, weekend rotation (every third weekend), and direct patient care responsibilities are included in the schedule, in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2-5 years nursing experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5-10 years overall experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night-shift patient care in a 17-bed unit.
• Lead care coordination and develop complex care plans.
• Assess patient data and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
• Ensure safety and quality in patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Assessment

Care planning

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

5-10 years of experience preferred

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) to provide expert nursing care in a 17-bed unit in Missouri.

The role requires leadership in care coordination, development of complex patient care plans, and collaboration with the interprofessional team to improve outcomes. Night shifts, weekend rotation (every third weekend), and direct patient care responsibilities are included in the schedule, in a safety-sensitive environment.