Charge Nurse - Med Surg - Per Hour

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) in El Paso leads nursing staff, ensures safe patient care, and maintains efficient unit operations within Alpha Home Health and Hospice. Responsibilities include supervising, coordinating admissions/transfers/discharges, direct patient care, and mentoring staff, while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to emergency protocols such as HICS.

This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to respond promptly to evolving

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.
• Current licensure and certifications including AHA BLS; ACLS, PALS, or NRP as applicable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, delegate assignments, and support team development.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide direct clinical care, assess patient needs, and develop care plans.
• Monitor medical charts, administer medications, and ensure safety compliance.
• Communicate with healthcare providers, families, and administrative staff.
• Mentor and train new staff members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Ensure adherence to emergency protocols and hospital policies, including HICS responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Role Overview

The Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for leading nursing staff, ensuring safe patient care, and maintaining efficient unit operations.

Role Overview

The Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for leading nursing staff, ensuring safe patient care, and maintaining efficient unit operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, delegate assignments, and support team development.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide direct clinical care, assess patient needs, and develop care plans.
• Monitor medical charts, administer medications, and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Communicate with healthcare providers, families, and administrative staff.
• Mentor and train new staff members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Ensure adherence to emergency protocols and hospital policies, including HICS responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.
• Current licensure and certifications including AHA BLS; ACLS, PALS, or NRP as applicable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills.