Float Charge RN Pre/Post Full Time
About The Position
Baptist Health Surgery Center Eastpoint location is seeking a dedicated full-time Charge RN . This is an entry-level management position responsible for coordinating patient care and providing leadership to nursing staff during assigned shifts. The Charge RN plays a critical role in ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care for patients across the lifespan—from infancy to geriatrics—in alignment with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. As a Registered Nurse, the Charge RN utilizes the nursing process, exercises sound clinical judgment, and follows National Professional Nursing Standards. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes and actively participate in shared governance initiatives. This role also serves as a mentor and role model by supporting professional development, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice. Key responsibilities include assisting the Nurse Manager with operational activities, staff scheduling, and oversight of patient care delivery. The Charge RN demonstrates clinical proficiency, supports quality improvement efforts, helps orient and develop staff, and contributes to the overall organization and efficiency of the unit. Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program (ASN or higher)
- Active Kentucky RN license
- BCLS required within 90 days of hire
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Coordinating patient care
- Providing leadership to nursing staff
- Ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care for patients
- Utilizing the nursing process
- Exercising sound clinical judgment
- Following National Professional Nursing Standards
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
- Promoting positive patient outcomes
- Participating in shared governance initiatives
- Serving as a mentor and role model
- Supporting professional development, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice
- Assisting the Nurse Manager with operational activities
- Staff scheduling
- Oversight of patient care delivery
- Supporting quality improvement efforts
- Helping orient and develop staff
- Contributing to the overall organization and efficiency of the unit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
