RN Charge PCU Part Time Nights

Community Health Systems; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an RN Charge to oversee nursing operations on the assigned unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating with healthcare teams, and promoting professional development within a supportive work environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating staff performance, managing patient flow, and ensuring safety and infection control standards are met throughout shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and support staff on assigned shifts.
• Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching.
• Oversees care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates with healthcare teams to optimize patient flow.
• Maintains clear communication among physicians, patients, families, and departments.
• Monitors bed assignments and resource utilization.
• Performs rounding to assess care delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Ensures safety, infection control, and policy compliance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Effective communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Tools

EMR systems

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