Charge Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg (Nights)

77 Consultants; Claremont (NH); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A healthcare recruitment agency in Claremont, NH is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to lead patient care and supervise medical staff. This role requires an active NH RN license and 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience. Responsibilities include managing patient assignments and acting as a supervisor during various shifts. Join a team dedicated to patient and staff well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience as a Charge RN is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Supervise the work of LPNs, RNs, and LNAs.
• Create patient assignments and manage staff breaks.
• Act as the main supervisor on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Connaissances

BLS Certification

Clinical supervision

Patient care management

Formation

Active NH RN License

Description du poste

Location

Claremont, NH

Overview

The main job of the RN Charge Nurse is to be a leader and take care of patients. This nurse has strong skills and cares for both patients and team members. The Charge Nurse oversees how the unit operates during their shift and sets a good example for others. They help new nurses learn and grow from being beginners to experts.

Responsibilities

• As a clinical or staff RN, the Charge Nurse may care for 1–3 patients.
• Supervise the work of LPNs, RNs, and LNAs and decide who takes care of which patients.
• Help organize when staff members take breaks, create patient assignments, and make changes as needed when patient numbers go up or down.
• Assist LPNs, RNs, and LNAs on the shift by helping with patient care, checking lab results, and following up on referrals. Work with departments like pharmacy, lab, and radiology as needed.
• Provide feedback to the nurse manager about staff performance and help resolve conflicts quickly. Ensure that all patient information is documented correctly and on time.
• Communicate with the team and hospital management to organize daily unit activities such as admitting, discharging, and transferring patients.
• Act as the main supervisor during nights, weekends, and holidays, keeping everyone informed about bed availability and speaking with the administrator on call if necessary.
• Communicate with other hospitals about bed availability to help transfer patients.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification – Required
• NH RN License must be active when you apply
• 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience
• Experience as a Charge RN – Preferred

Certification Requirements

• BLS
• State License Requirements: New Hampshire
• Compact Allowed
• Additional License: NH RN license must be active when you apply