Night RN Charge - ER Operations & Care Lead

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit, supervise staff, coordinate care, and ensure compliance with hospital policies. The role emphasizes leadership, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years of nursing experience, active RN licensure, BLS, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient flow, discharge planning, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN license and/or compact state licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification 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 assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring plans are followed.
• 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.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Information systems

Infection control

Problem solving

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit, supervise staff, coordinate care, and ensure compliance with hospital policies. The role emphasizes leadership, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates bring 1-2 years of nursing experience, active RN licensure, BLS, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on patient flow, discharge planning, and quality initiatives.