Surgical Charge Nurse: Lead Care & Team Mentorship

Dignity Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. You will mentor staff, evaluate care, and coordinate patient flow to deliver timely, high-quality care.

With an Associate Degree in Nursing and 2 years of RN experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes, you will guide teams, uphold standards of care, and support ethical decision-making. A BSN is preferred and BLS/ACLS certification within 6 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate of Nursing and 2 years RN experience in applicable clinical specialty.
• AZ RN license is required.
• BLS certification with ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Mentors staff in competency, documentation, equipment use, plan of care and safety goals.
• Evaluates care delivered by staff.
• Coaches to improve care and outcomes.
• Ensures standard of care is maintained.
• Coordinates ethics processes including Ethics Consult when needed.
• Manages patient flow on the unit to ensure timely, effective care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Patient flow coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. You will mentor staff, evaluate care, and coordinate patient flow to deliver timely, high-quality care.

With an Associate Degree in Nursing and 2 years of RN experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes, you will guide teams, uphold standards of care, and support ethical decision-making. A BSN is preferred and BLS/ACLS certification within 6 months is expected.