RN Unit Leader & Care Coordinator

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an RN Charge to oversee the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts and ensure high-quality patient care.

You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure compliance with hospital policies while promoting professional development and a positive work environment. The role involves leading care planning, ensuring patient care plans are followed, and collaborating to resolve patient flow and delivery challenges,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 care plans are followed.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership and mentoring

Staff coordination

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an RN Charge to oversee the operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts and ensure high-quality patient care.

You will supervise nursing staff, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure compliance with hospital policies while promoting professional development and a positive work environment. The role involves leading care planning, ensuring patient care plans are followed, and collaborating to resolve patient flow and delivery challenges,