Charge RN - Nursing Unit Leader

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL 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, and uphold hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and supporting professional development.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with hospital information systems.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency with hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for emergencies and unit challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks as appropriate.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides feedback and coaching.
• Oversees patient care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates with healthcare professionals to manage patient flow and care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and departments.
• Monitors bed assignments and resource utilization within the unit.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Ensures proper infection control practices and compliance with policies.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit and provides leadership as needed.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Leadership

Patient care

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL 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, and uphold hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and supporting professional development.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with hospital information systems.