Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses, guiding them toward high-quality patient care. You will advocate for staff development, manage performance, and partner with leadership to meet operational goals.

The role emphasizes accountability, clear communication in 1:1 and group settings, and readiness to handle tough conversations while supporting nurses in reaching their full potential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program.
• Nebraska RN license on hire.
• BLS/CPR certification by hire; ACLS, PALS within months, NRP within months.

Responsibilities

• Staffing, scheduling, staff development, certification tracking, and performance management activities.
• Assist with budget goals, payroll monitoring, and resource utilization.
• Promote departmental goals, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff communication, education, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clinical expertise, serve as a specialty resource, and model professional and clinical excellence while ensuring quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Staff scheduling

Education

RN nursing program

Nebraska RN license

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

NRP

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

Required

• Graduate of a RN nursing program., upon hire
• Registered Nurse: NE, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 - months and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 5 - months and
• 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.