Charge Nurse Unit Lead — Patient Care & Team Coordination

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an RN Charge to oversee the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, manage patient flow and bed assignments, and lead infection prevention and quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires 1–2 years of nursing experience, RN licensure, and BLS; ACLS preferred, with a focus on leadership and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.

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 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Care coordination

Infection control

Safety standards

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Community Health Systems in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an RN Charge to oversee the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, manage patient flow and bed assignments, and lead infection prevention and quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires 1–2 years of nursing experience, RN licensure, and BLS; ACLS preferred, with a focus on leadership and