Charge RN Leader: Patient Care & Team Oversight

Community Health Systems; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an RN Charge to oversee nursing unit operations during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, coordinate care with healthcare teams, ensure compliance, and foster a positive work environment.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with hospital information systems. ACLS is preferred, with a focus on staff development and safe patient care.

Qualifications

• RN license required (state licensure or compact state licensure).
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Performs quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Staff mentoring

Multitasking

Hospital IT systems

Infection control

Critical thinking

Education

RN Licensure (State or Compact)

BLS Certification

ACLS Preferred

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an RN Charge to oversee nursing unit operations during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, coordinate care with healthcare teams, ensure compliance, and foster a positive work environment.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with hospital information systems. ACLS is preferred, with a focus on staff development and safe patient care.