Charge RN Wknd

Saint Joseph Hospital - London • London, KY

1d • $34 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Charge RN, you oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Prior experience in acute care, long-term care, or nursing homes can add value to the nursing team. You advocate for nurses and support their development while helping the department meet operational goals and objectives. The role requires accountability, confidence, strong communication in individual and group settings, and comfort holding difficult conversations related to staff and unit performance.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing upon hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; newly hired RNs must enroll in a BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within five years of hire.
• Kentucky Registered Nurse license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within six months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support within six months.
• The role calls for accountability, confidence, strong communication skills, and comfort holding difficult conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in acute care, long-term care, or nursing homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of personnel practicing on nursing units.
• Make patient care assignments, evaluate assignments, facilitate patient flow, and directly observe staff performance during the assigned shift.
• Proactively match available resources to patient care needs while supporting staff and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Monitor productivity and ensure staffing and resources align with patient care needs.
• Communicate personnel-related concerns to the Unit Manager.
• Use a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving.
• Facilitate patient experience best practices on the unit, including hourly rounding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager