Night Charge Nurse - Patient Care Leader

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to support the Clinical Manager and Nursing Director in daily unit operations in Louisville, KY. The role emphasizes staffing, preceptor assignments, resource management, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality patient care.

The Charge Nurse will mentor nursing staff, participate in quality initiatives and service excellence activities, and contribute to Magnet-related projects and departmental committees.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Manager/Nursing Director with day-to-day unit operations.
• Lead staffing and resource planning within budget; assign preceptors and nurses by patient needs.
• Serve as a role model in customer relations and monitor service delivery.
• Participate in employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions per policy.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Clinical leadership

Staff coaching

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Customer relations

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to support the Clinical Manager and Nursing Director in daily unit operations in Louisville, KY. The role emphasizes staffing, preceptor assignments, resource management, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality patient care.

The Charge Nurse will mentor nursing staff, participate in quality initiatives and service excellence activities, and contribute to Magnet-related projects and departmental committees.