Senior Charge Nurse & Clinical Unit Leader

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Lead RN/Charge Nurse for St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The role coordinates patient care on a designated unit, leads the nursing team, and collaborates with the Clinical Manager to promote excellence in practice, safety, and patient satisfaction.

You will adjust staffing, mentor staff, ensure infection control, and work across departments to resolve operational issues, all while supporting the organization's mission and nursing model.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state they are working or compact
• BLS and other certifications depending on unit requirements
• BSN preferred for leadership role
• Experience in acuity-level nursing leadership is expected
• Strong collaboration with physicians and staff required
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care on a designated unit.
• Collaborate with Clinical Manager to optimize staffing and care design.
• Adjust schedules and assignments based on acuity and patient needs.
• Provide guidance and supervision in unit operations.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families about care plans.
• Mentor nursing and support staff; serve as preceptor when needed.
• Lead interprofessional teamwork to ensure care continuity and quality.
• Support mission and policies of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
• Engage in performance improvement and quality monitoring activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient safety

Staff mentoring

Conflict resolution

Education

RN license (state or compact)

BSN preferred

BLS

PALS

ACLS

NRP

TNCC

ENPC

National Board Certification

Nurse Executive Certification

Tools

CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Lead RN/Charge Nurse for St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The role coordinates patient care on a designated unit, leads the nursing team, and collaborates with the Clinical Manager to promote excellence in practice, safety, and patient satisfaction.

You will adjust staffing, mentor staff, ensure infection control, and work across departments to resolve operational issues, all while supporting the organization's mission and nursing model.