Charge RN Leader: 4‑Day Shifts, $10K Sign‑On

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Charge Nurse RN to lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality patient care. The role combines clinical leadership with direct nursing practice, providing mentorship and resources to staff while coordinating daily operations on the unit.

Eligible applicants include RNs with at least 1 year of experience, holding an RN license in the practicing state. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available, and no contract is required, enhancing stability for committed nurses.

Qualifications

• RN leadership experience is preferred but not required.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association) or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current RN license in state of practice or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and respond to patient condition changes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare team for patient care.
• Administer treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
• Provide patient and family education to support outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Lead daily operations by coordinating staffing, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Charge Nurse RN to lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality patient care. The role combines clinical leadership with direct nursing practice, providing mentorship and resources to staff while coordinating daily operations on the unit.

Eligible applicants include RNs with at least 1 year of experience, holding an RN license in the practicing state. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available, and no contract is required, enhancing stability for committed nurses.