Night RN Charge — ER Leadership & Patient Flow Expert

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

Job summary

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

Essential responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating care, monitoring patient flow and bed assignments, and leading infection prevention.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Effective communication with diverse healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and support staff, delegating tasks to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides feedback.
• Oversees the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinates patient care with physicians and other departments to resolve delivery issues.
• Monitors infection control, safety standards, and hospital policies; addresses non-compliance.
• Responds to emergencies and provides leadership and direct care as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nursing

Communication

Staff coaching

Job description

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

Essential responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating care, monitoring patient flow and bed assignments, and leading infection prevention.