Lead Charge Nurse — Patient Care & Team Leader

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role requires effective communication with the multidisciplinary team and the ability to respond to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities include staffing, unit leadership, and serving as a liaison between patients and physicians or case management to optimize care and flow within the unit.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state of Mississippi.
• Leadership experience in a nursing unit preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process and document accordingly.
• Lead unit huddles, assign staff, and monitor shift coverage to meet EOC guidelines.
• Coordinate with physicians, case management, and other departments as needed for patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN license

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The role requires effective communication with the multidisciplinary team and the ability to respond to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities include staffing, unit leadership, and serving as a liaison between patients and physicians or case management to optimize care and flow within the unit.