Lead Acute Care Registered Nurse (Charge)

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Charge RN to lead weekend nursing care on an acute unit. The role requires coordinating staffing, supervising bedside nurses, triaging patient needs, and supporting evidence‑based practices.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and manage admissions and discharges while communicating with patients and families. Mercy offers a collaborative, mission‑driven environment with opportunities for growth, continuing education, and involvement

Responsibilities

• Supervise bedside nurses and coordinate staffing on weekends.
• Triage patient needs and prioritize care on the unit.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Mentor and support nursing staff to promote professional development.
• Manage admissions and discharges to support patient flow.
• Communicate with patients and families to provide updates and education.

Job description

Mercy is hiring a Charge RN to lead weekend nursing care on an acute unit. The Charge RN coordinates staffing, oversees clinical workflows, and ensures safe, high‑quality patient care. Responsibilities include supervising bedside nurses, triaging patient needs, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and supporting evidence‑based practices. The role also includes mentoring staff, managing admissions and discharges, and communicating with patients and families. Mercy offers a collaborative, mission‑driven environment with opportunities for growth, continuing education, and involvement in quality and safety initiatives.