Night Nurse Lead, CDU/Observation Unit

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan payment assistance up to

Flexible scheduling

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an RN Charge Nurse for a full-time night shift in the Clinical Decision/Observation unit. The RN Charge oversees unit operations, coordinates care, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with policies while promoting a positive work environment.

The role emphasizes patient flow, staffing, safety, infection control, and quality improvement, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• RN – Registered Nurse with state licensure required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees unit operations during assigned night shifts and supervises staff.
• Coordinates care with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Manages patient flow, bed assignments, and resource utilization.
• Leads handoffs, unit huddles, and staff education on infection control.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Care coordination

Patient flow management

Infection control

Quality improvement

Clinical documentation

Emergency response

Tools

Hospital information systems

EMR

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an RN Charge Nurse for a full-time night shift in the Clinical Decision/Observation unit. The RN Charge oversees unit operations, coordinates care, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with policies while promoting a positive work environment.

The role emphasizes patient flow, staffing, safety, infection control, and quality improvement, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.