Charge Nurse - Surgical Unit Leader

CommonSpirit Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Charge Nurse to lead a frontline nursing team in an acute care setting. You will advocate for nurses, oversee care, and ensure timely, effective operations while supporting colleagues to reach their potential.

The role emphasizes mentoring, evaluating care, coaching improvement, maintaining standards, addressing ethical issues, and coordinating patient throughput to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• ADN required with 2+ years RN experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing home settings.
• AZ RN license registered and current.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• BSN is preferred for leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Mentors staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, and care plans.
• Evaluates care provided by nursing staff.
• Coaches to improve patient care outcomes.
• Ensures standard of care is maintained.
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure timely, effective care.
• Addresses ethical dilemmas and coordinates ethics consultations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mentoring

Clinical evaluation

Care quality

Ethics coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Charge Nurse to lead a frontline nursing team in an acute care setting. You will advocate for nurses, oversee care, and ensure timely, effective operations while supporting colleagues to reach their potential.

The role emphasizes mentoring, evaluating care, coaching improvement, maintaining standards, addressing ethical issues, and coordinating patient throughput to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.