Charge RN-Weekend - Main OR

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mercy in Rogers, AR seeks a Charge Nurse to oversee nursing services under supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager. You will ensure safe, efficient patient care using the nursing process and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include directing nursing activities, delegating tasks, supervising patient records, assisting with bed assignments, and maintaining inventory of meds and supplies. Requires RN license and state requirements; BLS and other certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program (ASN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; other certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient, safe patient care through the nursing process and policies.
• Direct nursing service activities, delegate tasks to staff nurses.
• Supervise maintenance of patient records and assist with staff performance reporting.
• Assist with bed assignments and resolve arising issues.
• Maintain inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment; track narcotics.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Clinical Documentation

Bed Management

Patient Safety

Education

RN Education

Job description

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.

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.

Experience

Certifications

• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Required

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:

• 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.