Charge Nurse Unit Lead - Coordination & Team Leadership

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL seeks an RN Charge to oversee nursing unit operations during shifts, supervise staff, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.

The role focuses on staff development, improving patient flow, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Required: 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, RN license, and BLS. ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Coordinates patient care with healthcare professionals to resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including 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 regulatory compliance.
• 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 PPE adherence.
• 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.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Effective communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Hospital information systems

Infection control knowledge

Critical thinking

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL seeks an RN Charge to oversee nursing unit operations during shifts, supervise staff, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.

The role focuses on staff development, improving patient flow, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Required: 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, RN license, and BLS. ACLS is preferred.