Med/Surg RN Charge: Shift Leader & Care Coordinator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Loma Linda (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and foster a positive work environment while promoting professional development.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient flow management, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement and staff education.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff coaching

Communication with care teams

Patient care coordination

Infection control knowledge

Staff scheduling and delegation

Regulatory compliance awareness

Clinical documentation proficiency

Tools

Hospital information systems

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and foster a positive work environment while promoting professional development.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient flow management, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement and staff education.