Charge Nurse - New Pay Scale

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate nursing care within our healthcare facility. As a Charge Nurse, you will serve as a vital link between patients, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Your energetic leadership will foster a collaborative environment focused on safety, efficiency, and compassionate service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your extensive clinical expertise and leadership skills to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care across all shifts.
• Coordinate patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and medical documentation to support accurate clinical evaluations.
• Supervise nursing staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to promote professional development and teamwork.
• Manage patient flow, triage urgent needs, and prioritize interventions for individuals with complex medical conditions.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, infection control policies, and long-term care regulations to safeguard patient confidentiality and safety.
• Facilitate communication among interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and case managers for seamless care delivery.
• Assist with medical procedures such as IV infusion, catheterization, wound suturing, and medication administration while adhering to aseptic techniques.

Requirements

• Valid RN (Registered Nurse) license in good standing with current state certification.
• Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU or emergency medicine; Level I or Level II trauma center experience is highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate documentation and patient record management.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex cases involving Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, hospice care, pain management, and infectious disease protocols.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments including hospital medicine and skilled nursing facilities.
• Proficiency in clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, venipuncture, tube feeding management, ventilator support, and sterile processing techniques.
• Familiarity with ICD-9/10 coding systems for accurate medical documentation; experience with CPT coding is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to perform patient assessments, physical examinations, and health coaching effectively.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Join us in this rewarding role where your leadership will inspire excellence in patient care! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a vibrant team environment dedicated to compassionate service delivery. All positions are paid roles that recognize your vital contributions to health and well-being!

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $32