Charge Registered Nurse

Armor Health•Decatur, GA

About The Position

Armor Health is hiring a Charge Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient care in a correctional healthcare setting. The role prepares, monitors, and coordinates daily unit activities, ensuring physician orders are implemented and patient encounters are documented using the POMR format. The Charge RN also schedules staff and patients to maintain coverage, leads and trains employees, provides direct nursing care and consultation, coordinates with other care units and allied services, and oversees quality assurance and infection control compliance. Armor Health describes itself as a collaborative organization focused on improving healthcare outcomes and supporting the holistic wellness of patients in its care. The position is identified as a night role.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Minimum of 2 years of experience.
Current CPR certificate.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.
Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance, including a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Prepare, monitor, and coordinate daily patient care activities of the unit.
Ensure physician orders are fully implemented and patient encounters are documented using the POMR format.
Schedule staff and patients to ensure continuous patient-care coverage and effective services.
Lead, guide, and train employees on related processes and expectations.
Oversee and provide direct nursing care and consultation to patients.
Coordinate services with other patient care units and maintain communication with allied services.
Oversee quality assurance and infection control activities and compliance with operational standards.