Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse

Los Alamos Medical Center; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Tuition assistance and loan repayment

Paid time off & wellness programs

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center in New Mexico is seeking a RN Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership, coordinate daily staff assignments, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care across the unit. You will mentor nursing staff, monitor care quality and safety, participate in admissions and transfers, and collaborate with providers and families in a supportive, team-focused environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, loan repayment, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico or Compact State RN license.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred but must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily nursing assignments and patient care activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Monitor patient care quality, safety, and compliance with policies.
• Support staffing needs, workflow, and problem-solving during the shift.
• Communicate effectively with providers, leadership, patients, and families.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and urgent patient needs.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical coordination

Mentorship

Communication

Education

RN license (NM or compact)

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Your experience matters Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse (RN), Charge Nurse joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The RN Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership, coordination, and support for nursing staff while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. This role serves as a resource for team members, supports daily unit operations, assists with patient assignments, and promotes effective communication among patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.

How you'll contribute

• Coordinate daily nursing assignments and patient care activities
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff
• Monitor patient care quality, safety, and compliance with policies
• Support staffing needs, workflow, and problem-solving during the shift
• Communicate effectively with providers, leadership, patients, and families
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and urgent patient needs
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO:

• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being:

• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development:

• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current New Mexico or Compact State RN license and possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred, Associates required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care preferred, but must have within 30 days of hire.

EEOC Statement

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.