ER Charge Nurse — Night Shift Leader (Weekend, 36h Paid 40)

Lucas County Health Center; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, IA, seeks an experienced ER Charge Nurse to oversee nursing care on a busy shift. You will supervise staff, orient new hires, and collaborate with other departments to ensure safe, efficient patient flow.

This role requires leadership, hands-on clinical expertise, and the ability to coordinate education and policies. You’ll work 5 of 6 weekends, with a 36-hour schedule paid as 40, and no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care on a shift.
• Responsible for orientation, training, and management of personnel.
• Coordinates with other shifts for continuity of care and maintains relations with other departments.
• Participates in education, record-keeping, and policy updates.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care and functions in one ER unit.
• Orient, train, and supervise personnel.
• Coordinate with other shifts for continuity of care; maintain relations with other departments.
• Participate in education, maintenance of records, and updating policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Education & training

Job description

Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, IA, seeks an experienced ER Charge Nurse to oversee nursing care on a busy shift. You will supervise staff, orient new hires, and collaborate with other departments to ensure safe, efficient patient flow.

This role requires leadership, hands-on clinical expertise, and the ability to coordinate education and policies. You’ll work 5 of 6 weekends, with a 36-hour schedule paid as 40, and no on-call duties.