Pre/Post Charge RN

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Charge Nurse for the Pre-Post Surgical department. This full-time, dayshift role involves coordinating patient care, supporting staff, and ensuring a safe, efficient patient-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of patient-care experience, a Kentucky RN license, BCLS, and CNOR as preferred qualifications. Management experience is valued as part of leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant patient-care experience required.
• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BCLS required.
• CNOR preferred.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care, staffing support, team development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical leader and trusted resource for staff.
• Mentor others while delivering exceptional patient care.
• Foster a safe, efficient, patient-focused environment.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager on patient care coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

KY RN license

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Pre-Post Charge Nurse Baptist Surgery Center Eastpoint

40 Hours Weekly, Full Time, Dayshift

Are you a passionate nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career? As a Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in coordinating patient care, supporting team members, and ensuring smooth daily operations within our Pre/Post Surgical department. You will serve as a clinical leader and trusted resource for staff, helping create a safe, efficient, and patient-focused environment.

Working closely with the Nurse Manager, the Charge Nurse assists with patient care coordination, staffing support, team development, and quality improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced setting, demonstrates strong clinical expertise, communicates effectively, and enjoys mentoring others while delivering exceptional patient care.

The successful candidate is organized, adaptable, and committed to fostering teamwork, patient safety, and positive outcomes for patients and their families.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Two years relevant patient-care experience required.
• Active Kentucky RN license required
• BCLS required
• CNOR Preferred
• Prior management experience preferred

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.