Charge Nurse & Patient Care Leader (RN)

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL, seeks a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care across adult and geriatric populations, following policies and the Nurse Practice Act. You will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to implement the nursing process and deliver safe, compassionate care.

This role includes serving as charge nurse, precepting new staff, administering medications and blood products, starting IVs, and ensuring accurate documentation in the hospital information system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Alabama RN license at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Experience in nursing education or precepting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care per policies and Nurse Practice Act.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned.
• Supervise and coordinate care by licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Administer medications and blood products.
• Respond to emergencies and manage IVs.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Communication

Emergency response

Education

RN licensure (Alabama)

Nursing degree from accredited school

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL, seeks a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care across adult and geriatric populations, following policies and the Nurse Practice Act. You will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to implement the nursing process and deliver safe, compassionate care.

This role includes serving as charge nurse, precepting new staff, administering medications and blood products, starting IVs, and ensuring accurate documentation in the hospital information system.