Emergency Charge Nurse: Lead Care & Team

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charge Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS, leads patient care on the unit using the nursing process, ensuring safety, policy compliance, and clear communication with physicians, case management, and the multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee staffing, lead daily huddles, mentor new staff, and support regulatory and accreditation standards while fostering NMHS CARES values and delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must complete RN orientation and unit checklist.
• Maintain continuing education requirements and CARES expectations.
• Show leadership and attend leadership classes.
• Lead and participate in unit Performance Improvement projects.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Maintain staffing ratios and productivity.
• Prioritize, delegate and evaluate work assignments.
• Anticipate resources to provide quality patient care.
• Orient new staff post-preceptor class and report progress.
• Routine contact with physicians and other staff; uphold professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process and document accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with NMHS policies and requirements.
• Respond to changing patient needs and manage staffing assignments.
• Lead daily huddles to assign staff and identify shift resources.
• Delegate tasks to ensure EOC regulatory compliance.
• Maintain communication with the multidisciplinary team for holistic care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Critical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Patient care

Staffing management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Charge Nurse at North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS, leads patient care on the unit using the nursing process, ensuring safety, policy compliance, and clear communication with physicians, case management, and the multidisciplinary team.

You will oversee staffing, lead daily huddles, mentor new staff, and support regulatory and accreditation standards while fostering NMHS CARES values and delivering compassionate care.