Charge Med Surg RN
About The Position
As a Charge Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, you will oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients in the Medical Surgical unit. The unit is a 24-bed dedicated unit serving patients in general surgery, medical-surgical care, gynecology, psychiatry/detox, ENT, and general medicine. The role involves understanding and supporting patient and nursing-team needs, advocating for nurses, and helping them reach their full potential in alignment with departmental operational goals and objectives. The Charge Nurse serves as both a leader and teammate, stays visibly engaged on the floor with nurses, patients, and families, and supports the department in delivering the best possible patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Active RN licensure in Nebraska or a nurse licensure compact.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a leader and teammate.
- Ensure direct reports and the department are positioned to deliver the best possible patient care.
- Maintain a high level of engagement on the floor by visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families.
- Monitor departmental productivity and efficiency.
- Mentor team members and share knowledge and confidence with nurse managers, charge nurses, and others.
- Advocate for fellow nurses and support them in reaching their full potential in alignment with departmental operational goals and objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
