Charge RN - Medical 4 (Days)

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy invites applications for a Charge Nurse RN in Fort Smith, AR. This full-time RN role requires leadership and clinical expertise to guide a multidisciplinary team and ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing care plans, coordinating with physicians, administering treatments, and mentoring staff. A valid RN license and BLS are required, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (or within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Administer treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
• Provide patient and family education to support positive 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 compliance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Documentation

Patient education

Education

ADN/BSN

Tools

EHR

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Charge Nurse RN

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience eligible

NO CONTRACT REQUIRED

Join a team where your leadership and clinical expertise make a difference every day. As a Charge Nurse RN, you'll provide exceptional patient care while leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

What You'll Do

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

Preferred:

• Charge nurse or leadership experience.
• Specialty certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, OCN, CPHON, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and twist as needed for patient care.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.