Charge Nurse RN - Lead Multidisciplinary Care (Sign-On $10k)

Mercy Co; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy invites applications for a Charge Nurse RN in Fort Smith, AR. This full-time RN role requires leadership and clinical expertise to guide a multidisciplinary team and ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing care plans, coordinating with physicians, administering treatments, and mentoring staff. A valid RN license and BLS are required, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (or within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Administer treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
• Provide patient and family education to support positive outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Lead daily operations by coordinating staffing, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Documentation

Patient education

Education

ADN/BSN

Tools

EHR

Job description

Mercy invites applications for a Charge Nurse RN in Fort Smith, AR. This full-time RN role requires leadership and clinical expertise to guide a multidisciplinary team and ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing care plans, coordinating with physicians, administering treatments, and mentoring staff. A valid RN license and BLS are required, with leadership experience preferred.