Rn- Ortho- Prn

Mercy; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay access

Tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to coordinate patient care on a busy unit while leading a team of nurses. You will mentor staff, support clinical decision-making, and ensure safe, evidence-based care aligned with our Catholic mission and values.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, promote quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement while fostering professional development and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• RN license required and BLS certification for applicable states.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with licensure to practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversees patient assignments and ensures safe, high-quality care.
• Mentors nursing staff and supports clinical decision-making.
• Collaborates with physicians and care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Documents care and communicates changes to the care team.
• Administers medications and nursing interventions per policy.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

RN Charge Nurse – SSM Health

As an RN Charge Nurse at SSM Health, you will coordinate and deliver compassionate, high‑quality nursing care on an assigned unit within our Catholic, not‑for‑profit health system. You will oversee daily clinical operations, assign and support nursing staff, and serve as a clinical resource to ensure safe, evidence‑based care for patients and families. Working in a collaborative healthcare environment, you will promote a culture of respect and service, mentor team members, support quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement while accessing professional development and growth opportunities.

In this role, you’ll oversee patient assignments, support clinical decision‑making, and ensure safe, high‑quality care aligned with our Catholic, mission‑driven values. Responsibilities include mentoring nursing staff, collaborating with physicians and the care team, and facilitating patient and family communication.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.
• Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical/invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol.
• Involves patient/significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate.
• Plans for patient care and/or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient’s response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment.
• Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post‑op calls following surgical procedures and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization.
• Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.
• Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
• Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.
• Applies the existing body of evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department’s Scope of Service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• State of Work Location: Illinois
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Or Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Or Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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