Charge RN - Surgical 4 (Days)
Mercy•Fort Smith, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Charge Registered Nurse utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice. Join a team where your leadership and clinical expertise make a difference every day. As a Charge Nurse RN, you'll provide exceptional patient care while leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
Nice To Haves
- Charge nurse or leadership experience.
- Specialty certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, OCN, CPHON, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.
Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient 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 to support positive outcomes.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Lead daily operations by coordinating 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
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
