Charge Nurse: Lead Patient Care & Nursing Team

Eating Recovery Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead the nursing care team and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will coordinate services with the patient care team and provide direct nursing care as needed, including on-call shifts to meet business needs.

Ideal candidates will have an RN license in the appropriate state, at least 1 year of direct patient care experience, and strong safety and communication skills to support patients with eating disorder needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state where assigned.
• 1+ years of direct patient care experience.
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day needs of the eating disorder patient.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse community.
• Critical thinking and decisive judgement with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, email, and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors staff during assigned shift.
• Monitors and coordinates daily patient care activities.
• Assigns staff and patients to ensure full coverage of care needs.
• Provides expert day-to-day guidance and leadership.
• Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work.
• Coordinates care with all units and maintains communication with care team.
• Oversees direct nursing care and related care as required.
• Oversees quality assurance activities and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in program development and policy implementation.
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes safety.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Organizing and coordinating skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

ERC Pathlight is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead the nursing care team and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will coordinate services with the patient care team and provide direct nursing care as needed, including on-call shifts to meet business needs.

Ideal candidates will have an RN license in the appropriate state, at least 1 year of direct patient care experience, and strong safety and communication skills to support patients with eating disorder needs.