Charge RN-Weekend (Non-Exempt)

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee nursing services and ensure safe patient care. Successful candidates will manage nursing activities, supervise clinical record preparation, and maintain inventory standards. Applicants must hold a current RN license and possess various healthcare certifications. Mercy offers competitive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and career growth opportunities, making this a desirable position for nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Maintain a current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing service activities and delegate responsibilities.
• Supervise maintenance of patient clinical records.
• Assist with bed assignments and various problems.

Skills

Direct nursing service activities

Supervision of staff

Patient care

Inventory management

Delegation

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! 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.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing service activities in the department and delegate responsibilities to auxiliary and staff nurses.
• Supervise preparation and maintenance of patient clinical records and assist with reports on staff performance and services rendered as appropriate or requested.
• Assist with bed assignments and address various problems as they arise.
• Maintain preset inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines, equipment, and track narcotics and medications.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate\'s Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed; meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Physical Requirements/Demands: Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly; prolonged standing and walking each shift; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or successful completion within 30 days of hire.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (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)
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit specific certifications as required

Benefitsof 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.