Charge RN-Weekend - Main OR

Mercy; Bella Vista (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition support

Paid time off

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing services, supervise staff, and ensure safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process and hospital policies.

You will assist with bed assignments, maintain clinical records, and participate in performance reporting while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement. RN licensure is required and BLS/ACLS per unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program (Associate's, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery of efficient, safe patient care using the nursing process and hospital policies.
• Direct nursing service activities, delegate responsibilities to staff nurses, and supervise patient care records.
• Assist with bed assignments and inventory management of solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment.
• Assist with reports on staff performance and services rendered as appropriate or requested.

Education

RN licensure — state or compact

Nursing education (Associate's, Diploma, BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

The Charge Nurse works under the supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager, and is responsible for the delivery of efficient, safe patient care through the use of the nursing process, hospital policies and procedures. In addition, the Charge Nurse directs nursing service activities in the department, delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of patient clinical records, and assists with reports on staff performance and services rendered as appropriate or requested. Assists with bed assignments, and various problems as they arise. Maintains preset inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines, equipment, and tracks narcotics and medications.

Education:

Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure:

Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Physical requirements/demands:

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Certifications:

One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.

• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS/ALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit-specific certifications as required.

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.