Labor and Delivery Charge RN

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Charge RN to lead a department of frontline nurses in acute care settings. You will advocate for your team, ensure alignment with clinical goals, and model clear, compassionate communication in 1:1 and group discussions.

You will supervise medication administration, daily assessments, and discharge planning while upholding safety, quality and regulatory standards; you will coach staff, document care, and drive professional growth across the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years Med/Surg experience, or new graduate with senior practicum in L&D, Mother/Baby unit or nursery.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Oversees and documents nursing care, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory standards.
• Administers, oversees and documents medication administration.
• Assesses patient needs and plans care based on initial and ongoing assessments.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in communication and care delivery.
• Documents care delivered and patient status using the nursing process.
• Supports professional growth and accountability within the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Tools

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

CPR/BLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
• Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments. Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Populations Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.
• Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements.
• Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. , upon hire and
• 1-2 years Med/Surg experience, or new graduate with completion of senior practicum in L&D, Mother/Baby unit or nursery.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 6 - months and

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
• Two years of experience in the clinical specialty within the last three and
• previous charge nurse experience. and
• Previous recent Labor and Delivery Experience or
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.