Charge Nurse: Family-Centered RN Leader

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama is hiring a Registered Nurse for a staff/charge nurse role in Mobile, AL. You will provide direct patient care, supervise team members, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include administering medications, starting IVs, responding to emergencies, and educating patients and families while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Alabama or compact licensure required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BCLS certification required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care per policies and Nurse Practice Act.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned.
• Supervise, plan, evaluate, and coordinate care by licensed/non-licensed staff.
• Demonstrate CPR and ACLS per American Heart Association standards.
• Administer medications and blood products.
• Start IVs and respond to emergencies.
• Educate patients and families; document accurately.

Education

RN licensure (Alabama or Compact)

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Accredited nursing program graduation

Comparable combination of education and experience

Job description

The University of South Alabama is hiring a Registered Nurse for a staff/charge nurse role in Mobile, AL. You will provide direct patient care, supervise team members, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include administering medications, starting IVs, responding to emergencies, and educating patients and families while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and licensure requirements.