Charge RN

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 105,847,896 - 153,470,150; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE seeks an experienced Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.

You will advocate for your team, drive performance, and ensure quality patient care while upholding regulatory standards. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

This role requires acute care, LTC, or nursing home experience and a commitment to staff development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Staff development

Budget monitoring

Education

RN license NE

Tools

CPR

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Location

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 per hour