Charge Nurse (RN)

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital; Louisiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital in Louisiana is seeking a Charge Nurse to supervise nursing staff, assess patient needs, and directly implement high-quality nursing care. The role includes planning, education, and documentation of care for each patient under supervision.

The Charge Nurse will oversee licensed nurses and personnel, ensuring effective delivery of care, coordination across shifts, and adherence to standards. Strong English communication and ACLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license and maintain renewal per State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in LTAC/acute care; critical care preferred.
• English reading/writing/speaking; strong verbal/written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate care planning for patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care.
• Educate nursing staff and ensure quality of care.
• Direct and evaluate care provided by licensed nurses and personnel under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

RN license (State Board of Nursing)

ACLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Charge Nurse functions as an integral member of the nursing staff who is able to assess, plan and directly implement sound principles of nursing care. The Charge Nurse provides nursing supervision in the planning for and provision of nursing care to patients and directs and evaluates care given by other licensed nurses and personnel. The Charge Nurse provides education, assesses needs, plans for, implements, evaluates and documents care being provided by nursing staff to each patient. The Charge Nurse is responsible both for nursing care directly provided by that nurse and the care provided by others under her/his supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must hold a current state license as a Registered Nurse and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing


2. Long term acute care and acute care experience is preferred


3. Critical Care experience preferred


4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills


5. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred


6. ACLS certification required