CHARGE NURSE Step Down Unit

CHS Shared Business Operations, LLC; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Vacation

Holidays

Job summary

CHS Shared Business Operations, LLC is seeking a RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit across assigned shifts. This role supervises staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and ensures compliance with regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

The position emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and infection control to support high-quality patient care and efficient unit operations.

Qualifications

• RN state licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, bed assignments, and resource use within the unit.
• Performs rounding to evaluate care delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Maintains adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Ensures availability and proper use of medical supplies with cost-effective management.
• Leads ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Infection control

Critical thinking

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Personal Day
• Family Medical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness
• Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job Summary

The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.