Charge Lead Nurse Surgical

Corewell Health • Taylor, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Lead Nurse provides direct oversight and supervision of all on-unit processes. This includes staffing and scheduling changes affecting the current shift, addressing patient-care issues and concerns, allocating resources in response to codes, and handling employee issues and concerns. The role also ensures consistent patient flow through the department and works within hospital policies and procedures while demonstrating professional growth and development.

The position is on 2 West, a 46-bed department comprising a 23-bed Med Surg Unit and a 23-bed Post-Surgical Unit. The team cares for medium- to high-acuity patients, with a 5-to-6-patient ratio, and is described as welcoming and supportive of mentoring new RNs. Taylor Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital offering emergency, surgical, wound care, rehabilitation, radiology, and other specialty services.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of recent relevant nursing experience.
• Michigan State Registered Nurse (RN) license, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or at least one certification from the preferred Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation list, required upon hire.
• For new hires or recent promotions with an ADN or diploma, completion of a BSN within five years of hire is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and supervision of on-unit processes.
• Manage staffing and scheduling changes affecting the current shift.
• Address patient-care issues and concerns.
• Allocate resources in response to codes.
• Handle employee issues and concerns.
• Ensure consistent patient flow through the department.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures and demonstrate growth and development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree