Med Surg RN Charge

Community Health Systems; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Contribution up to $20k

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401k match

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Med/Surg for Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, Florida. This role oversees day-to-day operations of the nursing unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Benefits include student loan contribution up to $20k and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage for full and part-time roles.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursing staff, delegating tasks appropriately.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals and ensure compliance.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two Years College Degree

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Med/Surg position at Lower Keys Medical Center

Unit: Med Surg
Shift: 7am-7pm
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles

Job Summary
The RN Charge oversees the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. This role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance, providing feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to patient flow or care delivery.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
• Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes resource utilization within the unit.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 154300
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 06/02/2026, 07:55 PM
• Degree Level Two Years College
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 5900 College Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, US