Charge Nurse

Health Marketing; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid time off

Insurance

Retirement plan match

Pay increases and bonuses

Job summary

Health Marketing in Battle Creek, Michigan, seeks an experienced RN Charge Nurse to lead the nursing team, coordinate patient care, and serve as a liaison among clinicians. The role emphasizes high-quality patient outcomes, safe environment, and policy compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing activities, mentoring staff, guiding care plans, and ensuring accurate medical documentation while participating in quality improvement and staff education efforts.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• Leadership or charge nurse experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing activities
• Monitor patient conditions and intervene as needed
• Guide and mentor nursing staff
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on care plans
• Ensure policy and regulatory compliance
• Conduct shift reports and facilitate communication
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education
• Maintain accurate medical records

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Role Overview

The RN Charge Nurse provides leadership within the healthcare team, ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical setting. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, coordinating patient care activities, and acting as a liaison between healthcare professionals. The role involves managing resources, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies, and fostering a safe environment for patients and staff. The Charge Nurse also addresses clinical and operational issues, promotes best practices, and contributes to overall unit efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid RN license
• Leadership or charge nurse experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, patient care standards, and healthcare regulations
• Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities

Key Duties

• Supervise and coordinate nursing activities
• Monitor patient conditions and intervene as needed
• Guide and mentor nursing staff
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals on care plans
• Ensure policy and regulatory compliance
• Conduct shift reports and facilitate communication
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education
• Maintain accurate medical records

Additional Information

• competitive hourly wage
• paid time off
• insurance
• retirement plan match
• opportunities for pay increases and bonuses