Registered Nurse Charge Med-Surg

Community Health Systems; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan contribution (up to $20k)

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match &

Job summary

Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier campus is seeking an RN Charge Nurse for Med/Surg during the night shift. The RN Charge oversees unit operations, supervises staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and ensures compliance with hospital policies to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role requires 1–2 years of nursing experience, state RN licensure, and BLS. ACLS is preferred as part of the qualifications for this leadership position in a busy Med/Surg unit.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• RN licensure in state or compact.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks as needed.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching to maintain care standards.
• Oversees patient care planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinates care with healthcare teams and manages patient flow.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients and departments; conducts unit handoffs.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Staff supervision

Communication

Leadership & mentoring

Infection control

Critical thinking

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Med/Surg Nights position at Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier campus

Unit: 2nd Floor Med Surg
Shift: 7PM-7AM
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• 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 the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring patient care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
• 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.
• Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
• Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while maintaining cost-effective resource management.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, sterilization, and use of PPE.
• Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 161381
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 12:16 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night