Night Shift Charge Nurse Lead - Post-Surgical Unit

aah; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to lead the 3CD Surgical unit at St. Luke's Medical Center in Aurora, CO.

This full-time role covers a 1900–0730 night shift with rotating weekends and holidays, emphasizing fast-paced post-operative care and high acuity gastroenterology, urology, gynecology, and plastic surgery cases. The role requires a BSN, active CO RN license, and BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing unit operates efficiently during shift to meet patient care needs.
• Facilitate collaboration among healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff to meet standards and protocols.
• Coach and mentor nursing staff to promote ongoing learning and improvement.
• Support quality improvement initiatives within the unit and evaluate outcomes.
• Foster innovation and excellence to maintain high standards of care.
• Promote clear, timely communication among staff and with patients/families.
• Manage resources including staffing, equipment, and supplies effectively.
• Coordinate emergency response and crisis management within the unit.
• Advocate for patients and families, ensuring patient-centered care; liaison with providers.

Skills

Charge nurse

Clinical skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Coaching

Leader rounding

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to lead the 3CD Surgical unit at St. Luke's Medical Center in Aurora, CO.

This full-time role covers a 1900–0730 night shift with rotating weekends and holidays, emphasizing fast-paced post-operative care and high acuity gastroenterology, urology, gynecology, and plastic surgery cases. The role requires a BSN, active CO RN license, and BLS within 6 months.