Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

CARIN Alliance; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking an Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) to provide leadership and direct patient care in the Acute Medicine Unit. The role emphasizes quality and safety, with night shifts in a high-acuity environment supported by a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have an RN license, 2+ years of RN experience (5–10 years preferred), and a Bachelor’s degree. Strong clinical skills, leadership, and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires an RN license.
• 2+ years of RN experience, with a preference for 5–10 years.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit activities and coordinate care for acutely ill patients.
• Develop and implement complex care plans and assess patient data.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to optimize outcomes and transitions.
• Promote evidence-based practices and enhance patient and family satisfaction.
• Serve as a clinical resource, identify care gaps, and support practice improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Complex patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN license

Job description

Role: The Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) provides leadership and direct patient care within the Acute Medicine Unit, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

• Responsibilities: Lead unit activities, develop and implement complex care plans, assess patient data, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes. Facilitate care transitions, promote evidence-based practices, and enhance patient and family satisfaction. Act as a clinical resource, identify care gaps, and support practice improvements.
• Qualifications: Requires an RN license, 2+ years of RN experience, with a preference for 5-10 years and a Bachelor's degree. Strong clinical skills, leadership ability, and commitment to safety are essential.
• Skills: Critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and ability to manage complex patient cases. Knowledge of acute care protocols and evidence-based practices is preferred.
  

This role offers growth opportunities, and the nurse will work night shifts in a high-acuity environment supported by a multidisciplinary team, including advanced practice nurses, case managers, social workers, and more.