Regional Charge Nurse

Sanitas•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Charge Nurse oversees clinical quality, safety, and compliance across multiple centers in the West Florida region. The role provides leadership and oversight to Lead Medical Assistants, HUB Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses, and serves as the clinical liaison between centers and the Senior Safety and Quality Nurse Manager. The nurse also functions as a Safety and Quality Lead and Specialist, ensuring audits, safety rounds, and performance evaluations are completed effectively and on time. Responsibilities include monitoring clinical standards and regulatory compliance; conducting audits and chart reviews; addressing safety and incident reports; coaching and evaluating staff; organizing training; supporting staffing and workflow efficiency; and communicating clinical and operational expectations across centers. Travel between assigned centers is required. The position supervises Lead Medical Assistants, HUB Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses.

Requirements

At least 3 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or charge nurse role.
Active RN license, as required by the state.
BLS certification.
Strong knowledge of clinical quality metrics, compliance standards, and patient-safety protocols.
Proficiency in conducting audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple locations, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in EMR systems, data reporting, and compliance tracking.
Flexible schedule based on urgent clinical needs, audits, and leadership meetings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability healthcare environment.
Advanced English language proficiency.
Ability to travel between assigned centers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in urgent care, ambulatory care, or multi-site clinical operations.
Preferred Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Lead MAs, HUB RNs, and LPNs across multiple centers.
Serve as the primary clinical liaison between centers and the Senior Safety and Quality Nurse Manager.
Hold staff accountable for clinical performance, workflow efficiency, and compliance.
Support center teams in implementing company policies, protocols, and best practices.
Facilitate communication and problem-solving among nursing staff, providers, and administrative teams.
Oversee clinical audits, chart reviews, and quality-control measures at assigned centers.
Conduct weekly audits of documentation accuracy, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure completion of safety rounds, hand-hygiene assessments, and action plans across centers.
Identify clinical performance gaps and develop improvement action plans.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, infection control, HIPAA, and state and federal regulations.
Act as lead safety officer for assigned centers and promote risk-mitigation practices.
Ensure incident reports, safety concerns, and compliance issues are documented and addressed promptly.
Work with center leadership on corrective action plans following compliance audits.
Promote continuous quality improvement and patient-safety awareness.
Provide ongoing education, coaching, and competency evaluations for clinical staff.
Conduct performance evaluations for nursing staff and Lead MAs and provide feedback and improvement plans as needed.
Organize quarterly training sessions on safety, quality, and clinical best practices.
Ensure clinical staff complete mandatory training, certifications, and policy reviews on time.
Monitor and optimize clinical workflows, staffing efficiency, and resource allocation across centers.
Ensure reports, safety logs, and compliance checklists are completed and submitted on schedule.
Assist with scheduling and staffing to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient personnel use.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Participate in regional leadership meetings about clinical performance, safety, and quality initiatives.
Communicate expectations, updates, and policy changes to staff.
Address staff concerns, conflicts, and operational challenges professionally and proactively.
Travel between 6 and 15 assigned centers.
Meet performance expectations for timely audits and reports, quality and safety standards, staff coaching, operational efficiency, compliance resolution, and staff engagement.