RN Charge Nurse Clinical Decision Night

Community Health Systems•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse oversees nursing unit operations 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 also oversees patient-care processes, staff performance, communication, patient flow, safety and infection prevention, quality improvement, resource use, and staff education. The RN Charge Nurse responds to unit emergencies, providing leadership and direct care as needed.

Requirements

1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
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 addressing unit challenges and emergencies.
RN — Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure required.
BLS — Basic Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and supports nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Evaluates staff performance and provides feedback and coaching to maintain high standards of care.
Oversees assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve patient-flow or care-delivery issues.
Ensures effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and hospital departments, including managing shift handoffs and unit huddles.
Monitors patient flow, manages bed assignments, and optimizes unit resource utilization.
Conducts employee and patient rounding to evaluate care delivery and satisfaction.
Monitors adherence to safety standards, infection-control protocols, and hospital policies, addressing non-compliance promptly.
Participates in quality-improvement initiatives and audits to improve patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensures necessary medical supplies are available and properly utilized while managing resources cost-effectively.
Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff and ensures training needs are met.
Leads infection-prevention efforts by conducting audits, educating staff, and ensuring adherence to hand-hygiene, sterilization, and PPE protocols.
Responds to emergencies within the unit, providing leadership and direct care as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.