Senior RN Charge Nurse & Unit Leader

Vibra Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a skilled nurse leader to direct nursing staff during shifts, assign patients, and support physicians in monitoring patient condition. The role requires managing staffing, emergencies, and daily operational tasks on a medical unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, discharges, transfers, and ensuring compliant, timely documentation while maintaining high-quality patient care and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in the state of employment.
• BLS required on hire or within 6 weeks; ACLS within 90 days of employment.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; ability to manage unit staffing and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult or geriatric patients (18+).
• Make equitable patient assignments based on staff ability and patient needs.
• Delegate tasks to CNAs, LPNs, and RNs; ensure timely completion.
• Monitor and ensure completion of assigned tasks by staff.
• Respond to emergencies; make rounds and communicate with physicians.
• Coordinate admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Review staffing schedule and optimize staffing levels per policy.
• Complete shift reports and ensure accurate patient documentation.
• Act as Team Leader during codes and emergencies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical supervision

Staff coordination

Patient care supervision

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Cerner

STAR

Healthland

Omnicell

Job description

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a skilled nurse leader to direct nursing staff during shifts, assign patients, and support physicians in monitoring patient condition. The role requires managing staffing, emergencies, and daily operational tasks on a medical unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, discharges, transfers, and ensuring compliant, timely documentation while maintaining high-quality patient care and safety standards.