RN Charge Emergency Room Nights

Community Health Systems; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan contribution

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401k match

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nights for Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples, Florida. This role includes overseeing nursing unit operations during night shifts and ensuring high-quality patient care. The RN Charge will supervise staff, coordinate care with teams, and maintain compliance with regulations while promoting a positive work environment.

Candidates must possess an RN license and 1-2 years of clinical experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including student loan contributions and various health incentives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Registered Nurse licensure needed.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff and patient care coordination.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching.
• Manage patient flow and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nights position at Physicians Regional Medical Center

Unit: ER (Pine Ridge)
Shift: Nights (7pm-7am) (Night Shift Differentials)
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.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support required.
• Health Services ACLS preferred.