Charge Nurse - Surgery Nights

CARIN Alliance; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance seeks a Charge Nurse for its on-site, high-acuity acute care setting in Aurora, Colorado. The role requires night shifts, direct patient care, and leadership within a multidisciplinary team focused on safety and quality.

The Charge Nurse will oversee nursing processes, mentor staff, and ensure evidence-based practices are followed to optimize patient outcomes. Qualified candidates are graduates of accredited nursing programs with a Bachelor’s Degree, hold a valid RN license, have

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor's Degree within three years of assuming the role.
• Hold a valid RN license, with at least one year of nursing experience and BLS certification in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-of-scope nursing care and model proficiency through precepting.
• Prioritize patient wellness and contribute to safe, high-quality care delivery.
• Support staff development in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Lead in specialty acute care units and implement evidence-based care models.
• Support team precepting and mentorship to ensure optimal patient care and safety.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Evidence-based practice

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

The Charge Nurse leads direct patient care in a high-acuity acute care setting, utilizing nursing processes within a multidisciplinary team approach. This onsite role requires night shifts and involves overseeing patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities:

Provide top-of-scope nursing care, model proficiency through precepting, prioritize patient wellness, and contribute to safe, high-quality care delivery. Support staff development and embrace a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor's Degree within three years of assuming the role. Hold a valid RN license, with at least one year of nursing experience and BLS certification in good standing.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong clinical skills, teamwork, adaptability, commitment to evidence-based practice, and a focus on safety and patient outcomes.

Key Duties:

Lead in specialty acute care units, implement evidence-based care models, and support team precepting and mentorship to ensure optimal patient care and safety.