Charge Nurse Lead: Patient Care Team Coach

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead the nursing unit, ensuring efficient shift operations and high-quality patient care. You will provide clinical oversight, mentor staff, and drive quality improvement while coordinating interprofessional teams to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires a BSN, an RN license, and typically 5 years of nursing experience, with BLS within 6 months. You will promote safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months unless exempted by leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Typically requires 5 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring the nursing unit operates efficiently and effectively during their shift.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring patient care meets standards and protocols.
• Coaches, mentors, and educates nursing staff to promote continuous learning and improvement.
• Oversees continuous quality improvement within the nursing unit and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and excellence in patient care.
• Promotes clear and effective communication among nursing staff.
• Supports a collaborative environment and teamwork to optimize patient care delivery.
• Manages staffing, equipment, and supplies to meet patient needs and optimize resources.
• Coordinates emergency response and crisis management within the unit.
• Advocates for patients and families, ensuring their voices are heard and rights respected.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

Strong clinical skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Coaching

Leader rounding

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead the nursing unit, ensuring efficient shift operations and high-quality patient care. You will provide clinical oversight, mentor staff, and drive quality improvement while coordinating interprofessional teams to meet regulatory standards.

The role requires a BSN, an RN license, and typically 5 years of nursing experience, with BLS within 6 months. You will promote safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.