Charge Nurse - Labor and Delivery

TriHealth•Oxford, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is delegated the responsibility and accountability to coordinate the patient care delivered on a shift, through assigned nursing personnel, on a specific unit(s). The Charge Nurse functions in a non-management capacity and often has a patient assignment. Why You’ll Love Working Here Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse‑physician partnerships. Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision‑making skills in a fast‑moving L&D setting Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence‑based nursing care across diverse patient populations. Support for professional development, including BSN attainment and specialty certification. A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses. Incentives & Benefits: In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities. Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Requirements

Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) ACLS/PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department
ECG interpretation competency and ACLS certification within 12 months of assuming role. Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role.
Registered Nurse licensure required
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Minimum of 2-3 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Previous Charge Nurse experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate delivery of patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Serve as a clinical resource to staff regarding standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Identify actual and potential patient care problems and initiate appropriate interventions.
Perform and oversee nursing technical and unit‑specific skills in compliance with TriHealth and unit policies.
Accurately interpret and execute physician orders.
Direct and delegate unit activities to ensure safe, clinically competent patient care.
Facilitate effective communication with physicians and healthcare team members.
Support patient flow through timely admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Assist with overall unit operations and adapt to rapidly changing workloads.
Orient float, reassigned, and agency nurses to unit routines and shift expectations.
Collaborate with instructors and students; assist with assignments and scheduling based on patient needs and staff competencies.
Participate in unit and organizational committees and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote evidence‑based practice through review and implementation of current research and best practices.
Mentor, coach, and guide nursing staff; support continuing education and clinical ladder advancement.
Provide feedback on staff performance and input for progressive discipline as appropriate.
Demonstrate accountability, critical thinking, professional communication, and appropriate use of the chain of command.
Act as a professional role model and foster collegial relationships across the healthcare team.