RN Charge Main OR Part-time Days

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana is seeking an experienced RN Charge to oversee unit operations during day shifts. The role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with health teams, and ensures compliance with safety, infection control, and hospital policies. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, valid RN licensure (state or compact), and BLS certification.

ACLS is preferred. This position supports professional development and patient‑centered care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support nursing and support staff during shifts.
• Evaluate staff performance and coach to maintain high care standards.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams and manage flow.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and departments; supervise handoffs.
• Monitor bed management, resource use, and cost-effective care.
• Lead infection prevention efforts and ensure safety/compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and audits.
• Ensure training needs are met and staff education is ongoing.
• Respond to emergencies within the unit and maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Leadership

Prioritization

Infection control

Critical thinking

Hospital IT systems

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Part-time, .6 FTE, Days Main OR 16 OR SuitesTrauma 2

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