RN Charge Med/Surg Nights

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples, FL seeks an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during assigned night shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with clinical teams, lead handoffs, manage patient flow, and promote a positive work environment while supporting professional development.

The role also emphasizes infection prevention, cost-effective resource management, and ongoing staff training within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and support staff, delegating tasks appropriately.
• Evaluates performance, provides coaching to maintain care quality.
• Oversees care plans from assessment to evaluation.
• Coordinates with teams to optimize patient flow and delivery.
• Ensures clear communication among physicians, patients and departments.
• Monitors bed assignments and unit resource use.
• Leads infection prevention and safety/compliance efforts.
• Responds to unit emergencies with leadership and direct care.
• Maintains attendance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Communication

Shift coordination

Job description

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 167718
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 10/13/2026, 06:08 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 6101 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL, 34119, US