Charge Nurse, PCU — Lead Care & Team Excellence

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health seeks an RN Charge to oversee the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient operations. You will supervise staff, coordinate care with healthcare teams, and ensure adherence to hospital policies and safety standards.

This role requires 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with hospital information systems. You will participate in quality initiatives and staff development while maintaining a

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical nursing

Infection control

Staff mentoring

Critical thinking

Education

RN license (state licensure)

Job description

Northwest Health seeks an RN Charge to oversee the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient operations. You will supervise staff, coordinate care with healthcare teams, and ensure adherence to hospital policies and safety standards.

This role requires 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with hospital information systems. You will participate in quality initiatives and staff development while maintaining a