L&D Nurse Manager: Lead Care, Optimize Outcomes

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks an experienced RN Charge to oversee nursing unit operations during shifts, supervise staff, coordinate care with medical teams, ensure compliance with policies, and foster a positive work environment that supports professional development.

The role emphasizes leadership in clinical care, collaboration across disciplines, and commitment to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, with a focus on smooth patient flow and efficient resource use.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN license in good standing in state or compact
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinates care with healthcare teams to optimize patient flow.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments.
• Monitors patient flow and bed assignments, optimizing resource use.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Leads infection prevention efforts and PPE compliance.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit and provides leadership and direct care as needed.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Patient care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Hospital information systems

Infection control knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Community Health Systems seeks an experienced RN Charge to oversee nursing unit operations during shifts, supervise staff, coordinate care with medical teams, ensure compliance with policies, and foster a positive work environment that supports professional development.

The role emphasizes leadership in clinical care, collaboration across disciplines, and commitment to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, with a focus on smooth patient flow and efficient resource use.