Night ER Charge Nurse: Lead Care & Team

Northwest Health; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Charge at Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN oversees the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and efficient operations. You'll supervise nursing staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure compliance with hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Strong leadership, excellent communication, and clinical judgment are essential as you manage patient flow, bed assignments, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in Indiana or Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS preferred.

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

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Prioritization

Clinical nursing

Job description

The RN Charge at Northwest Health in Valparaiso, IN oversees the nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and efficient operations. You'll supervise nursing staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure compliance with hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Strong leadership, excellent communication, and clinical judgment are essential as you manage patient flow, bed assignments, and