Charge Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality patient care in a hospital setting. You will assess and coordinate care with the team, advocate for patients, and support performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires an RN license (state or compact) and nursing degree. Certifications such as BLS/ACLS and instructor credentials are preferred, alongside strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Valid RN license (single state or multi-state compact).
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (or ARC equivalents), and instructor certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care collaboratively with the care team.
• Deliver safe, effective care according to policies, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Advocate for patients and families, addressing concerns and providing health education.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and support organizational goals.
• Mentor and promote professional growth among nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and uphold shared governance principles.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing degree (A.S. or B.S.)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Instructor certifications

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse providing high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care collaboratively with the care team.
• Deliver safe, effective care according to policies, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Advocate for patients and families, addressing concerns and providing health education.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and support organizational goals.
• Mentor and promote professional growth among nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and uphold shared governance principles.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Valid RN license (single state or multi-state compact).
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (or ARC equivalents), and instructor certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement.

Key Duties

Monitor patient conditions, coordinate care, advocate for patient needs, support performance improvement, and foster professional growth within a compassionate, patient-centered environment.