Regional Charge Nurse

Sanitas•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Charge Nurse (RCN) oversees clinical quality, safety, and compliance across multiple centers in the Central Florida region. The role provides leadership and mentorship to Lead Medical Assistants, HUB Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses, and serves as the primary clinical liaison between centers and the Senior Safety and Quality Nurse Manager. The RCN supports consistent implementation of company policies, protocols, and best practices while promoting effective communication and problem-solving among clinical, provider, and administrative teams. The RCN also serves as a Safety and Quality Lead and Specialist, overseeing clinical audits, chart reviews, safety rounds, hand hygiene assessments, incident reporting, and compliance activities. The role identifies performance gaps, develops corrective action plans, supports staff education and competency development, and monitors clinical workflows, staffing, and resource allocation across assigned centers. Travel is required between 6 to 15 assigned centers. The position supervises Lead Medical Assistants, HUB Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses. It is evaluated on timely completion of audits and reports, adherence to quality and safety standards, coaching effectiveness, improvements in clinical performance and operational efficiency, resolution of safety and compliance concerns, and staff satisfaction and engagement.

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 applicable 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 meet physical demands described for patient-facing clinical staff, including prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds; and manual dexterity.
Ability to travel between assigned centers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Lead Medical Assistants, HUB Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses across multiple centers.
Serve as the primary clinical liaison between centers and the Senior Safety and Quality Nurse Manager.
Promote accountability 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 timely completion of safety rounds, hand hygiene assessments, and action plans at all 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 support safety protocols and risk mitigation.
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 Medical Assistants, providing 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 required reports, safety logs, and compliance checklists are completed and submitted on schedule.
Assist with scheduling and staffing to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient use of personnel.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Serve as a liaison among center staff, leadership, and the Senior Safety and Quality Nurse Manager.
Participate in regional leadership meetings concerning 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 assigned centers, comprising 6 to 15 locations.