Charge Nurse - Hospitalists - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Hospitalist Charge Nurse to lead daily Hospitalist Case Management operations, ensuring patient progression and safe transitions of care in a high-quality acute setting.

You will supervise staff, coordinate interdisciplinary rounds, educate teams, and drive process improvements while partnering with the Director to address patient experience and regulatory goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years current acute care experience, supervisor preferred.
• KS RN license or multi-state license; Kansas eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical and operational resource for Hospitalist Case Management.
• Lead interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and care transitions.
• Oversee daily Hospitalist Case Management operations and staffing.
• Audit documentation and monitor quality, regulatory and performance metrics.
• Lead change, influence others, and resolve conflicts.
• Partner with Director on patient concerns and experience improvements.
• Promote interdisciplinary communication and policy adherence.
• Assist in reporting, productivity tracking, and strategic planning.
• Escalate complex cases to appropriate leaders and committees.
• Support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Problem solving

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Position Status:Full timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewThe Hospitalist Charge Nurse is responsible for supporting and supervising the daily operations of the Hospitalist Case Management team. This role serves as a clinical and operational resource, ensuring effective patient progression, high-quality care coordination, regulatory compliance, staff development, and exceptional patient experiences. The Charge Nurse provides leadership for department workflows, staff scheduling, education, and documentation review while partnering closely with the Director of the Hospitalist Program to address patient experience concerns, process improvement initiatives, and departmental goals.Education QualificationsBachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) PreferredExperience Qualifications2 years Current experience in related clinical field in acute care facility. PreferredSupervisor experience. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesLeadership, communication, organization, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills (Required proficiency)Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization management (Required proficiency)Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements (Required proficiency)Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements (Required proficiency)Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities (Required proficiency)Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare information systems. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. RequiredWhat you will doServe as a clinical and operational resource while supporting interdisciplinary rounds, patient progression, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care.Lead orientation, education, competency development, coaching, mentoring, and performance support for Hospitalist Case Managers.Direct daily Hospitalist Case Management operations, including workflow coordination, staffing coverage, and resolution of operational barriers.Audit case management documentation and monitor quality, regulatory, and performance measures; provide feedback and implement improvement plans. Communicates to lead change, influence others, and resolve conflict.Partner with the Director to address patient concerns, service recovery, leadership rounding, and patient experience improvement strategies.Promote effective interdisciplinary communication and implement departmental policies, standards, initiatives, and process improvements.Assist with departmental reporting, productivity tracking, performance monitoring, policy development, and strategic planning.Escalate complex discharge planning and care coordination concerns to appropriate leaders and partners.Represent Hospitalist Services on assigned committees, workgroups, and organizational initiatives.Support compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.Promote a culture of safety, respect, trust, accountability, and professional growth.Support fiscally responsible staffing and scheduling practices.Proficient in staffing and scheduling practices to optimize our ability to care for patients and remain fiscally responsible.Perform other duties as assigned.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeHas Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Rarely less than 1 hourCarrying: Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Rarely less than 1 hourFeeling: Rarely less than 1 hourGrasping (Fine Motor): Rarely less than 1 hourGrasping (Gross Hand): Rarely less than 1 hourHandling: Rarely less than 1 hourHearing: Frequently 3-5 HoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbsPulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbsPushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbsReaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStooping: Rarely less than 1 hourTalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWorking ConditionsBurn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hourDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hourMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hourNoise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hourWorking Conditions Comments:Majority of work time is spent in pleasant interior, well-lighted, climate controlled environmentStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.