Clinical Unit Lead RN – Charge Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks aClinical Unit Leader for Southside Medical Center to coordinate patient care on a designated unit. The Lead RN/Charge Nurse works with the Clinical Manager to ensure clinical practice excellence, staff guidance, and efficient resource use while promoting patient experience and safety.

Responsibilities include staffing adjustments, staff mentoring, effective communication with patients and families, and participation in quality improvement initiatives; requires RN

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in nursing or higher is preferred.
• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required).
• BLS (preferred upon hire).
• Certifications preferred based on unit oversight: PALS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, National Board Certification Specialty, Nurse Executive Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care on a designated unit.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager to develop and sustain an environment of excellence and efficiency.
• Adjusts schedule and patient assignments based on acuity and resources.
• Guides staff and oversees unit in the absence of the leader.
• Communicates with patients and families about care plans.
• Participates in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.
• Fosters teamwork and open communication; mentors staff.

Skills

Build collaborative relationships

Interprofessional collaboration

Mentor others

Conflict management

Effective communication

Change management

Leadership

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

RN license (state or compact)

BLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

ACLS (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

TNCC (preferred)

ENPC (preferred)

National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)

Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks aClinical Unit Leader for Southside Medical Center to coordinate patient care on a designated unit. The Lead RN/Charge Nurse works with the Clinical Manager to ensure clinical practice excellence, staff guidance, and efficient resource use while promoting patient experience and safety.

Responsibilities include staffing adjustments, staff mentoring, effective communication with patients and families, and participation in quality improvement initiatives; requires RN