Charge Nurse - Med/Surg

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Wearable safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Well-being program

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks a Charge RN for the Med/Surg Unit at Rust Medical Center. The role involves leadership, shift supervision, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The unit emphasizes work-life balance, growth opportunities, and a warm, family-oriented culture. RN licensure in NM or a compact state and BLS are required, with 12-hour night shifts and a strong safety program in place.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
• RN licensure in the State of New Mexico or a Compact State.
• Degree from an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN/MSN).
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate patient care activities including admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assign and adjust nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses, promoting best practices in patient care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control guidelines.
• Facilitate communication between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Monitor patient care quality and safety, addressing any concerns promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care supervision

Communication

Nursing experience

Infection control

Mentoring

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Location Address:2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $42.69 Maximum Offer $61.17Summary:How you grow matters here... We are hiring a Charge RN for our Med/Surg Unit at Rust Medical Center.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)• Malpractice liability insurance• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• EPIC electronic charting systemType of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)Responsibilities:The Charge RN will work under the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s). May provide direct patient care.The biggest focus on our unit is a warm welcoming culture that understands the importance of work life balance. We are a family oriented unit that believes in supporting one another, with lots of opportunity for growth as you build your critical thinking skills in our fast paced environment.Our General Medical Unit Charge RN responsibilities include:• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff during assigned shifts.• Coordinate patient care activities, including admissions, discharges, and transfers.• Assign and adjust nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses, promoting best practices in patient care.• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control guidelines.• Facilitate communication between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare team members.• Monitor patient care quality and safety, addressing any concerns promptly.Qualifications:*Experience: Minimum One year of nursing experience required* Registered Nurse; Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required.*Degree from accredited academic nursing program ADN/BSN/MSN*BLS Required at time of hireWe're all about well-being, starting with yours.Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services