Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,888 - 73,784; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Omaha, NE is seeking a Charge RN to lead a department of frontline nurses, ensuring compassionate, high‑quality patient care across acute care settings.

You will champion staff development, mentor colleagues, and drive performance, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while maintaining clinical excellence and clear, effective communication with the team and leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse license valid in NE, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 5 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Advocate for fellow nurses to reach their potential.
• Communicate effectively in 1:1 interactions and in groups.
• Staffing, scheduling, staff development, certifications, performance management.
• Assist with budget goals, payroll monitoring, resource utilization.
• Promote departmental goals, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff communication, education, continuous improvement.
• Maintain clinical expertise, serve as a specialty resource, model clinical excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of RN program

Nebraska RN license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Human Resources Management

• Supports staffing, scheduling, staff development, certification tracking, and performance management activities.

Fiscal Management

• Assists with budget goals, payroll monitoring, and responsible resource utilization.

Leadership

• Promotes departmental goals, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff communication, education, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Clinical Competence

• Maintains clinical expertise, serves as a specialty resource, and models professional and clinical excellence while ensuring quality patient care.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an RN nursing program, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 months
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 5 months
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 months

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$36.94 - $53.56 /hour