Charge Nurse: Lead & Advocate for Your Nursing Team

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Charge RN to oversee a rapid-response nursing team and patient care, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will mentor staff and advocate for professional development while maintaining open communication with leadership and frontline personnel.

The role emphasizes accountability, effective 1:1 and group communication, and handling challenging conversations to drive unit performance and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with WA RN licensure.
• Completion of an OR residency or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year OR or related setting experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Active knowledge of safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses and patient care.
• Advocate for staff development and performance.
• Ensure medication administration accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical communication

Regulatory compliance

Patient advocacy

Education

Washington RN license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) - EPIC

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Charge RN to oversee a rapid-response nursing team and patient care, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will mentor staff and advocate for professional development while maintaining open communication with leadership and frontline personnel.

The role emphasizes accountability, effective 1:1 and group communication, and handling challenging conversations to drive unit performance and patient outcomes.