Charge RN

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses and advocate for staff growth and patient care excellence. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and strong communication in 1:1 and group settings.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure with required certifications and a track record in acute care, LTC, or nursing home environments. The position focuses on staffing, budget oversight, and continuous improvement within a collaborative

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

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Support staffing, scheduling, staff development, certification tracking, and performance management activities.
• Assist with budget goals, payroll monitoring, and responsible resource utilization.
• Promote departmental goals, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff communication, education, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain clinical expertise, serve as a specialty resource, and model professional and clinical excellence while ensuring quality patient care.

Education

RN nursing program graduate

Job description

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our 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 include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

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 an 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