Charge Nurse - Med/Surg

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and career development

Safety wearable badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Charge RN for our Med/Surg Unit. This full-time, 0.90 FTE night shift offers leadership over nursing staff, patient flow, and care delivery in a warm, team-focused environment.

We provide opportunities for growth, tuition reimbursement, safety initiatives, shift differentials, malpractice insurance, loan forgiveness, and EPIC electronic charting. Licensed NM or Compact RN with ADN/BSN/MSN and BLS required; minimum one year of nursing

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• RN license in NM or Compact State.
• ADN/BSN/MSN from an accredited program; BLS required at 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 based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses, promoting best practices.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory standards and infection control.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Patient care

Communication

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $42.69 Maximum Offer $61.17

Summary: 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 system

Type 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 hire

We'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 Services

Presbyterian 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 Disclaimer

The 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 Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.