Night Shift RN Charge Nurse Lead - Post-Surgical

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Rotating weekends

Rotating holidays

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a skilled nurse leader to manage a fast-paced surgical unit in a full-time role. The position requires RN licensure, a BSN, and strong leadership to guide a 23-bed post-op unit. Night shifts, rotating weekends, and holidays are part of the schedule.

The role emphasizes coaching, patient advocacy, and adherence to ethical standards while ensuring high-quality care and teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months unless exempted by leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the nursing unit operates efficiently during the shift and adheres to policies and regulations.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff to ensure care meets standards.
• Coaches and mentors nursing staff to promote ongoing learning and development.
• Oversees quality improvement within the nursing unit and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and excellence to maintain high standards of care.
• Ensures clear and effective communication among staff and stakeholders.
• Encourages teamwork and addresses concerns to optimize patient care.
• Manages resources to meet patient care needs, including staffing and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Coaching

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a skilled nurse leader to manage a fast-paced surgical unit in a full-time role. The position requires RN licensure, a BSN, and strong leadership to guide a 23-bed post-op unit. Night shifts, rotating weekends, and holidays are part of the schedule.

The role emphasizes coaching, patient advocacy, and adherence to ethical standards while ensuring high-quality care and teamwork across disciplines.