Charge RN PCU

CommonSpirit Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee a department of frontline nurses and drive high-quality patient care. You will mentor staff, manage daily operations, and uphold regulatory standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes accountability, effective 1:1 and group communication, and the ability to lead tough conversations while supporting staff development and patient satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license (NE) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required at hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 5 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients.
• Advocate for staff development and help reach department goals.
• Communicate clearly in 1:1 and group settings; handle difficult conversations.
• Assist with unit scheduling and daily work plans.
• Ensure staff maintain certifications per regulatory requirements.
• Guide interviewing and contribute to staff performance feedback.
• Assist in budget development and payroll/timekeeping activities.
• Support quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Education

RN nursing program

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

• Functions as a mentor and coach.

• Assists with preparation of unit schedules.

• Establishes daily work plans for team of employees.

• Schedules staff for attendance at and completion of mandatory education.

• Maintains current staff certifications per regulatory requirements.

• Guides peer interviewing process in the selection of unit staff.

• Provides input and feedback to the nurse manager in regards to team performance management.

• Fiscal Management

• Assists in development and achievement of departmental budgets and goals.

• Assists with payroll activities such as monitoring timekeeping.

• Effectively manages material and supply usage.

• Leadership

• Assists in communicating a shared vision, mission and values within the department.

• Facilitates ongoing problem solving that utilizes Department PI to achieve desired quality outcomes.

• Conducts on-the-job training and education on topics such as quality and patient satisfaction.

• Accountable for patient/physician satisfaction, leading process improvement efforts/measures

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care according to established standards, policies and procedures.

• Maintains and supports an atmosphere that supports and encourages high performance, teamwork and continual improvement of staff.

• Helps facilitate the flow of information to staff through numerous channels and opportunities.

• Communicates clearly what is expected of others, and addresses issues in an objective manner.

• Maintains ongoing compliance with regulatory standards through patient rounding, EOC (environment of care) rounding, and physician rounding.

• Clinical Competence

• Maintains knowledge and competence in areas of management and clinical practice.

• Demonstrates flexibility from management to clinical.

• Participates in educational programs to enhance clinical/management experience.

• Serves as a clinical resource in area of specialty.

• Role models Clinical and professional excellence.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a 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