Tele/IMC Charge RN - Nights

Community Health Systems•Las Cruces, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tele/IMC Charge RN oversees nursing-unit operations during assigned shifts to ensure 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 supporting staff development. The position is with MountainView Regional Medical Center, a 168-bed Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility serving Las Cruces and southern New Mexico. The posting offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible positions. The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Requirements

1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) 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 with 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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support nursing and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities appropriately.
Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback and coaching.
Oversee assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring care plans are followed and adjusted as needed.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate 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 compliance with safety standards, infection-control protocols, and hospital policies, and address non-compliance promptly.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and audits to enhance patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure medical supplies are available and properly used while managing resources cost-effectively.
Facilitate staff education and professional development and ensure training needs are met.
Promote infection prevention 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 assigned duties and comply with all policies and standards.