Weekend OR Charge Nurse — Lead Care & Operations

Mercy; Centerton (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee nursing services under the Director and Clinical Manager. You will ensure safe, efficient patient care using the nursing process and hospital policies, directing nursing activities and supervising staff, while maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with performance reports.

You will also manage bed assignments, address department challenges, and uphold inventory standards for meds, supplies, and equipment.

Qualifications

• RN education: ADN, diploma, or BSN.
• Current RN license for hiring state or compact licensure.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing service activities in the department and delegate tasks to staff nurses.
• Supervise preparation and maintenance of patient records and assist with staff performance reports.
• Assist with bed assignments and resolve department problems as they arise.
• Maintain inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines, equipment; track narcotics and medications.

Education

Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee nursing services under the Director and Clinical Manager. You will ensure safe, efficient patient care using the nursing process and hospital policies, directing nursing activities and supervising staff, while maintaining accurate patient records and assisting with performance reports.

You will also manage bed assignments, address department challenges, and uphold inventory standards for meds, supplies, and equipment.