ER Charge Nurse: Lead & Optimize Emergency Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Loma Linda (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN Charge to oversee nursing units during shifts, directing staff, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient-flow management, and ongoing staff development, with hands-on clinical involvement and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN licensure and BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing and support staff during shifts and delegates tasks.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching to maintain care standards.
• Oversees patient care planning, implementation and evaluation across units.
• Coordinates with healthcare teams to ensure efficient patient flow and care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families and departments; manages handoffs and rounds.
• Monitors bed assignments and resource use to optimize unit efficiency.
• Leads infection prevention efforts and ensures adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staff coaching

Communication

Prioritization

Clinical nursing

Infection control

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Hospital information systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN Charge to oversee nursing units during shifts, directing staff, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient-flow management, and ongoing staff development, with hands-on clinical involvement and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality patient care.