RN Charge OR

Northwest Health - Porter; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health - Porter in Valparaiso, IN is seeking an RN Charge to oversee a nursing unit during shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with policies. You will supervise staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and promote a positive work environment.

Responsibilities include supervising, evaluating performance, ensuring patient care plans, leading infection control, and participating in quality improvement. A valid RN license and BLS are required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks as needed.
• Oversees assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams and manages patient flow.
• Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and departments.
• Monitors safety, infection control, and compliance with policies.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Ensures staffing and resources are optimized for unit needs.
• Provides leadership during emergencies and supports professional development.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Effective communication

Leadership and mentoring

Prioritization and multitasking

Clinical documentation tools

Infection control knowledge

Critical thinking

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