Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health coverage

retirement plans

tuition assistance

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking an Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) to lead a 24-bed Med/Surg unit with occasional trach patients. You will coordinate complex care plans, assess patients for evolving conditions, and collaborate with an interprofessional team and families to maintain safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical expertise, and advancing nursing standards in a Magnet-designated hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• 2–5 years RN experience on Med/Surg or similar unit.
• BSN preferred; leadership experience is a plus.
• Experience with complex care plans and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate patient care on a 24-bed Med/Surg unit.
• Develop and implement complex, individualized care plans.
• Assess data to anticipate changes in condition.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team and family members.
• Promote evidence-based practices and quality improvement.
• Serve as clinical resource and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Collaborative practice

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

The role is for an Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) responsible for leading and coordinating patient care on a 24-bed unit specializing in Med Surg and occasional trach patients.

Key duties include

• developing and implementing complex, individualized care plans
• assessing patient data to anticipate and mitigate changes in condition
• collaborating with an interprofessional team and family members
• promoting evidence-based practices and continuous improvement in care quality
• evaluating patient and family experiences to enhance satisfaction
• serving as a clinical resource and ensuring safety standards

Qualifications include

• 2-5 years RN experience, preferably with a BSN degree
• active RN license
• Preferred candidates have 5-10 years of experience.

Benefits

• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• professional development opportunities

Overall, this role emphasizes leadership, clinical expertise, collaborative practice, and advancing nursing standards in a Magnet-designated hospital environment.