Charge Nurse 2 -- 4 West -- Memorial Hospital

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking a Charge Nurse II at Memorial Hospital to coordinate patient care on a designated shift using the nursing process. You will lead staff, ensure quality care, and support department goals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires RN licensure, an Associate's degree (or higher), and minimum nursing experience with ACLS/BLS within required timeframes. This position emphasizes customer service, education, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• Associate's degree in nursing or higher
• 2 years nursing experience in the assigned area
• ACLS within 1 year of hire
• BLS within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Use nursing process to coordinate patient care on the assigned shift and unit.
• Perform staffing functions and adjust schedules based on census and acuity.
• Assess unit workload and staff qualifications; assign work and authorize overtime.
• Ensure policy and procedure compliance; provide feedback and assistance.
• Orient and educate new and current employees; encourage ongoing education.
• Complete performance management and disciplinary procedures as delegated by nurse manager.
• Maintain positive customer service and professional coworker relations.
• Assist nurse manager with budgeting and cost controls.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Staffing

Quality improvement

Teaching/coaching

Budget management

Customer service

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Utilize the nursing process, at a Clinical Nurse II level, to coordinate and participate in the operations on an assigned shift and unit. This is accomplished within a customer service and continuous quality improvement framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse II Patient Care: Demonstrates consistent use of nursing process in daily practice and manages more complex patients with minimal assistance. Knowledge and Skills: Identifies personal learning needs to be competent in area of practice; independently performs advanced skills; begins to assist others to develop skills using the teaching/learning process. Professional Relationships/Leadership: Initiate and effectively demonstrate behaviors which result in positive patient outcomes through group process; identifies need to change own practice based on PI/QI outcomes. Quality Improvement/Research: Expands understanding of research process and the specific application to nursing practice
• Perform staffing functions as delegated by the nurse manager. Adjust the schedule according to census and acuity.
• Assess the unit workload (including Medicus acuity), staff qualifications and other appropriate factors. Make assignments accordingly. Reassess throughout shifts and assignments accordingly. Authorize overtime.
• Assess quality/quantity of work in an ongoing manner. Assure policy and procedure compliance. Give feedback and assistance as needed.
• Orient and educate both new and current employees. Review documentation of education. Follow up as needed. Encourage/Coach employees regarding opportunities for continuing education.
• Complete performance management and discipline procedures as delegated by nurse manager.
• Demonstrate positive and professional customer service and co-worker relations.
• Assist nurse manager in managing within budget or other guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's Degree (Required) Experience: 2 years of nursing experience in area to be assignedSubstitution: May substitute Formal Nursing Program for the Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Credentials

• Registered Nurse (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Within 1 year of hireWithin 1 year of hire

Work Schedule

Days

Status

72 hrs per pay

Location

Memorial Hospital

Location of Job

US:WV:Charleston

Title

Charge Nurse 2 – 4 West – Memorial Hospital

Job ID

79998

Category

Nursing

Employment Type

Employee

Post Date

09/24/2026

Salary

Negotiable

Invalid Address

3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE,Kanawha,Charleston,WV,25304,US

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lauren R. Lane [e-mail]