RN Charge Nurse: Shift Leader, Patient Care Excellence

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center is seeking an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and uphold hospital policies, while promoting professional development and a positive work environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in patient flow, safety, infection control, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience
• RN license in state or compact licensure
• BLS certification
• ACLS preferred
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Ability to oversee patient care and staffing

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and support staff and delegates tasks
• Evaluates staff performance with coaching
• Oversees patient care planning and evaluation
• Coordinates care with healthcare professionals and manages patient flow
• Ensures communication among physicians, patients, families and departments
• Monitors bed assignments and resource utilization
• Participates in quality improvement and audits
• Responds to emergencies with leadership and direct care

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff mentorship

Communication

Patient care coordination

Infection control

Critical thinking

IT systems

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Grandview Medical Center is seeking an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and uphold hospital policies, while promoting professional development and a positive work environment.

The role emphasizes leadership in patient flow, safety, infection control, and collaboration across departments.