Charge Nurse - Pre/Post Op (Day Shift)

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Charge Nurse for the Pre-Post Surgical department. This full-time, dayshift role involves coordinating patient care, supporting staff, and ensuring a safe, efficient patient-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of patient-care experience, a Kentucky RN license, BCLS, and CNOR as preferred qualifications. Management experience is valued as part of leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant patient-care experience required.
• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BCLS required.
• CNOR preferred.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care, staffing support, team development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical leader and trusted resource for staff.
• Mentor others while delivering exceptional patient care.
• Foster a safe, efficient, patient-focused environment.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager on patient care coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

KY RN license

Job description

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Charge Nurse for the Pre-Post Surgical department. This full-time, dayshift role involves coordinating patient care, supporting staff, and ensuring a safe, efficient patient-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of patient-care experience, a Kentucky RN license, BCLS, and CNOR as preferred qualifications. Management experience is valued as part of leadership responsibilities.