Charge RN: Short-Stay Care Leader & Flow Optimizer

Community Health Systems; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Charge at Community Health Systems in Powell, TN oversees the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with policies. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and lead patient flow and bed management to optimize outcomes.

You will drive staff development through ongoing education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and uphold infection prevention protocols while responding to

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching to maintain high care standards.
• Oversees assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinates care with healthcare teams to optimize patient flow and delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments.
• Monitors bed availability and resource utilization within the unit.
• Leads infection prevention audits and ensures protocol adherence.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit with leadership and direct patient care.
• Maintains regular attendance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Hospital information systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

The RN Charge at Community Health Systems in Powell, TN oversees the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care and compliance with policies. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and lead patient flow and bed management to optimize outcomes.

You will drive staff development through ongoing education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and uphold infection prevention protocols while responding to