Charge Nurse - Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties, 5 West - Nights
About The Position
The Charge Nurse for the Trauma & Surgical Subspecialties unit on 5 West serves as the clinical and operational leader for a shift in a 26-bed acute-care unit. The unit cares for patients recovering from complex trauma and surgical conditions, including trauma, hepatobiliary, ENT, plastic surgery, and emergency general surgery patients. The Charge Nurse supports safe, efficient, patient-centered care and works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff to coordinate care throughout patients’ hospital stays. This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, and operational coordination in a high-acuity inpatient environment at an academic medical center. The Charge Nurse leads interdisciplinary rounds, coordinates staffing, supports patient throughput and discharge planning, conducts leadership and patient safety rounds, mentors bedside nursing staff, responds to urgent situations, and promotes evidence-based practice and quality standards. The position is suited to experienced nurse leaders interested in staff development, patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational success.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing BSN/MSN program to be completed within five years of hire.
- RN Clinician 2 or higher, with six months of employment on the unit or previous Charge Nurse experience from another unit or organization.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently travel and bend or stoop.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
- May be exposed to chemicals, blood or body fluids, and infectious disease.
Responsibilities
- Lead interdisciplinary rounds and facilitate communication across care teams.
- Coordinate staffing assignments based on patient acuity, census, and operational needs.
- Support patient throughput, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care.
- Conduct leadership and patient safety rounds to proactively identify and address concerns.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for bedside nursing staff.
- Respond to urgent situations, coordinate clinical escalation, and support complex decision-making.
- Promote adherence to evidence-based practice, policies, and quality standards.
- Foster a positive team environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement savings
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts
- Certification and education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
