RN Charge Nurse: Acuity-Adaptable Unit Lead

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, seeks an RN Charge Nurse to provide leadership and clinical expertise on their shift and unit. You will coordinate unit resources to ensure staffing levels meet patient needs, while supporting staff and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating education, and driving continuous quality improvement in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice; compact licenses must transfer within 60 days.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Unit-specific certification such as ACLS or PALS.
• Experience in the assigned clinical area.
• Mentoring experience.
• BSN required; must obtain BSN within four years of hire/promo

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing to meet patient care needs and unit resources.
• Lead and mentor the interdisciplinary care team on shift.
• Develop and update care plans with input from patient and family.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement activities.
• Activate appropriate command and escalation when needed.

Skills

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

RN license in state of practice

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, seeks an RN Charge Nurse to provide leadership and clinical expertise on their shift and unit. You will coordinate unit resources to ensure staffing levels meet patient needs, while supporting staff and maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating education, and driving continuous quality improvement in care delivery.