Med Surg RN Charge

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Key West, FL

About The Position

The RN Charge oversees operations of a nursing unit during assigned shifts, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. The role supervises nursing staff, coordinates care with healthcare teams, and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and hospital policies while fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development. The position is in the Med/Surg unit and is listed as 3×12-hour day shifts, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. It is available in full-time and part-time roles. Incentives include student loan contribution of up to $20,000, medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) match, and other available incentives.

Requirements

1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
RN—Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
BLS—Basic Life Support certification.
Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
Leadership and mentoring skills to manage staff and promote a positive work environment.
Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients and tasks.
Proficiency in hospital information systems and clinical documentation tools.
Knowledge of infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills for addressing unit challenges and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

ACLS—Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
Oversee assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve patient-flow or care-delivery issues.
Ensure effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including shift handoffs and unit huddles.
Monitor patient flow, manage bed assignments, and optimize unit resource utilization.
Conduct employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
Monitor adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and hospital policies, promptly addressing non-compliance.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits to improve patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Ensure medical supplies are available and properly used while managing resources cost-effectively.
Facilitate ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensure training needs are met.
Lead infection-prevention efforts through audits, staff education, and adherence to hand-hygiene, sterilization, and PPE protocols.
Respond to unit emergencies, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.