RN Charge

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse for a full-time day shift. The role focuses on leadership, shift coordination, and physician support on a high-acuity unit.

Responsibilities include staff orientation, scheduling, managing productivity, and addressing patient and family concerns with empathy and professionalism. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursing team in a medical-surgical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage shifts and coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Team Collaboration: Cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere among staff, adhering to a strict policy of mutual respect and encouragement.
• Shift Management: Complete the assignment form and schedule break times for each shift.
• Physician Assistance: Provide support to physicians during rounds.
• Staff Orientation: Assist in the orientation of new staff and agency personnel, ensuring they are well-versed in unit policies and requirements.
• Leadership by Example: Support your team by leading through action—assist patients with personal needs and performing tasks alongside your team.
• Productivity Oversight: Monitor team productivity, address any issues promptly, and ensure immediate corrective actions.
• Patient and Family Relations: Address patient complaints and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Leadership, communication, and decision-making under high-stress conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

WK Medical Center

• Nursing Service
• NS-5 East

Shreveport, LA

Nursing

Full-Time, Day

Posted 10/20/2026

Req # 6278

Job Position

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Why Choose Us?

• Patient-Centered Care: We’re not just a floor; we’re a family. Our focus is on providing excellent patient care, and our patients feel it.
• Community Impact: As the sole Med-Surg floor in our healthcare system, you’ll make a real difference in the lives of our patients.
• Kindness Matters: We value kindness above all else. Our team radiates positivity, and our patients notice!

Your Role As Charge Nurse

• Team Collaboration: Cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere among staff, adhering to a strict policy of mutual respect and encouragement.
• Shift Management: Complete the assignment form and schedule break times for each shift.
• Physician Assistance: Provide support to physicians during rounds.
• Staff Orientation: Assist in the orientation of new staff and agency personnel, ensuring they are well-versed in unit policies and requirements.
• Leadership by Example: Support your team by leading through action—assist patients with personal needs and performing tasks alongside your team.
• Productivity Oversight: Monitor team productivity, address any issues promptly, and ensure immediate corrective actions.
• Patient and Family Relations: Address patient complaints and family concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to handle high-stress situations and make quick decisions.

Perks

• Competitive salary (because you deserve it!)
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and more)
• Opportunities for professional growth (we’re invested in your success)