Charge RN, PCU — Lead Nurse & Care Coordination

Northwest-Health-Porte; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest-Health-Porte in Valparaiso, IN is seeking an experienced RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with hospital policies.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor patient flow and bed assignments, and lead infection prevention and safety initiatives. This role requires 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, BLS, and a state RN license; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing unit operations during assigned shifts.
• Supervises nursing staff and coordinates care with teams.
• Ensures patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Monitors patient flow, bed assignments, and resource use.
• Leads infection prevention and safety compliance.
• Prepares for emergencies and provides unit leadership.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff mentoring

Patient flow optimization

Clinical documentation

Infection control

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Northwest-Health-Porte in Valparaiso, IN is seeking an experienced RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with hospital policies.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor patient flow and bed assignments, and lead infection prevention and safety initiatives. This role requires 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience, BLS, and a state RN license; ACLS preferred.