Med Surg RN Charge Nights

Community Health Systems•Key West, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Charge oversees nursing-unit operations during assigned shifts and ensures effective, efficient delivery of high-quality patient care. The role supervises nursing and support 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 at Lower Keys Medical Center on the Med Surg unit, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. The job posting notes a student loan contribution of up to $20,000 and other incentives, including medical, vision, and dental coverage and a 401(k) match, available for full- and part-time roles.

Requirements

1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong clinical knowledge and ability to oversee complex patient care.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating 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 unit challenges and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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, addressing non-compliance promptly.
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 staff education and professional development 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 and comply with all policies and standards.