Lead Charge Nurse: Team Leadership & Patient Care

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Charge Nurse to deliver safe, high-quality patient care using the nursing process and to lead a dynamic unit team. The role requires effective communication with physicians and the care team and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing patient needs.

The Charge Nurse will supervise staff, delegate duties for each shift, and ensure compliance with regulatory and NMHS policies while maintaining patient-centered clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• RN license in Mississippi required or eligible.
• Experience supervising nursing staff preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient care using the nursing process and document accordingly.
• Lead daily unit huddles to ensure proper assignments and shift coverage.
• Coordinate with physicians, case management, and other professionals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with NMHS policies, regulations, and accrediting standards.
• Maintain clear communications with the multidisciplinary team and patients.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Nursing process

Patient safety

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN licensed in Mississippi

BLS/ACLS

Job description

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Charge Nurse to deliver safe, high-quality patient care using the nursing process and to lead a dynamic unit team. The role requires effective communication with physicians and the care team and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing patient needs.

The Charge Nurse will supervise staff, delegate duties for each shift, and ensure compliance with regulatory and NMHS policies while maintaining patient-centered clinical excellence.