RN, Charge, ED

Community Health System; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Top employer by Forbes

Top employer by Newsweek (2025)

RN Advancement Pathway

Free CE & certification (BLS, ACLS, PA

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation from Day 1

403(b) with company match

Free parking & charging

Job summary

Community Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee daily clinical operations and support the care team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced unit.

You will serve as the main liaison with physicians, staff, patients and families, coordinating patient flow and staff assignments while upholding patient safety and regulatory standards. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration and strategic thinking to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HSE, or IEP Certificate required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2 years of Staff RN experience in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency (RN Competency Model Evaluation form, 35 points) required.
• 6 months of Relif Charge RN or team leadership experience required.
• RN - Current and valid California RN license required.
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support by AHA required.
• Unit-specific certifications as required for the unit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations and support your care team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Serve as the main liaison for your assigned area, coordinating with physicians, staff, patients and families.
• Coordinate patient flow, guide staff assignments and take responsibility for patient safety and regulatory activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma/HSE/IEP Certificate

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
• Time and a half after 8hrs+ weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas)
• RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses
• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Tuition reimbursement, educationprogramsand scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
• Great food options with on-demand ordering
• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

As a Charge Nurse at Community Health System, you oversee daily clinical operations and support your care team to ensure safe, high quality patient care. You serve as the main liaison for your assigned area, working with physicians, staff,patientsand families.You’llcoordinate patient flow, guidestaffassignmentsand take responsibility for patient safety,qualityand regulatory activities across the unit. You lead with purpose, grow your leadershipskillsand make a visible impact every shift, supported by a team that values your voice, yourjudgmentand your commitment to excellent care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

• 2 years of experience as a staff RN in the area of assignment or demonstrated competency by achieving a minimum of 35 points on the RN Competency Model Evaluation form required
• 6 months of experience as a Relief Charge RN or in a team leadership role required

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Certifications as required for the unit

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.