Charge RN - Med 3 (3400/3500) Days

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

Mercy is seeking a Charge Nurse RN to provide patient care while leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, high-quality outcomes. The role combines bedside nursing responsibilities with leadership of daily unit operations. The position is full-time, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to full-time RNs with at least one year of experience; no contract is required.

The Charge Nurse assesses and monitors patients, responds to changes in their conditions, and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans. The nurse coordinates care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, administers treatments and medications, educates patients and families, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The role also coordinates staffing and assignments, admissions, transfers, and discharges, and serves as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure. BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Charge nurse or leadership experience and relevant specialty certifications are preferred. Physical duties include lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and standing and walking for extended periods.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; an Associate Degree, diploma, or BSN is accepted.
• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and twist as needed for patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Charge nurse or leadership experience.
• Specialty certification such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, OCN, CPHON, C-EFM, or another unit-specific certification.
• At least one year of experience for eligibility for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients and respond to changes in their conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Administer treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate daily operations, including staffing, assignments, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus available to full-time RNs with at least one year of experience.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.

What This Job Offers

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