Charge Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Charge RN for the Stepdown unit on the night shift to lead and coordinate patient care. You will assign staff, monitor patient conditions, and serve as a clinical resource for the team, ensuring safe staffing and throughput.

As a pivotal leader, you will mentor bedside nurses, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, promote evidence-based practice, and uphold Mercy's culture of compassion and continuous improvement while maintaining high quality

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• 5+ years of nursing experience, with stepdown or ICU exposure preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and assign staff on the night shift.
• Oversee complex stepdown patients and monitor condition changes.
• Serve as clinical resource and promote evidence-based practice.
• Ensure safe staffing, throughput, and quality of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; mentor bedside nurses.

Skills

Leadership

Care coordination

Staff assignment

Clinical mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Quality & safety oversight

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Charge RN for our Stepdown unit on night shift. In this leadership role, you will coordinate patient care, assign staff, and serve as a clinical resource for the team. You'll oversee complex stepdown patients, monitor condition changes, support evidence-based practice, and ensure safe staffing and throughput. The Charge RN collaborates closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, mentors bedside nurses, and promotes Mercy's culture of compassion, respect, and continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of quality and patient satisfaction.