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Charge Nurse (RN) - Step Down

Saint Francis Healthcare Memphis-Bartlett
Bartlett, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 2/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse (RN) - Step Down position at Saint Francis Healthcare Memphis-Bartlett?



Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

  • Assists with recruiting and training of new hires.
  • Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.
  • Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.
  • Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
  • Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
  • Performs related duties as required.

The Charge Nurse is a professional nurse who manages the daily operations of a department (s) to provide services for patients while meeting quality, legal, organizational and medical staff goals. Responsible for promoting the efficient operations to provide effective nursing care of a designated department (s). Manages the department independently under the guidance of a Nurse Manager/Director.

  • Required:
    • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,
    • Experience: One year of RN experience required.
    • Licensure/Certification:
      • RN with current applicable state licensure / permit
      • BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
      • ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following departments:
        • Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs
        • ICU RN & Stepdown RNs
        • Med/Surg/Tele RNs
        • All Float Pool RNs,
        • Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs
        • GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs
        • Special Procedures RNs
        • L&D RNs
        • Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs
      • CPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following:
        • Emergency Dept. RNs
        • All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.
        • All Behavioral Health RNs
      • PALS – Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept., Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.
      • NRP – Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
  • Preferred:
    • Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree)
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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  • Required:
    • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing,
    • Experience: One year of RN experience required.
    • Licensure/Certification:
      • RN with current applicable state licensure / permit
      • BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
      • ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following departments:
        • Emergency Dept & Medical Response Team RNs
        • ICU RN & Stepdown RNs
        • Med/Surg/Tele RNs
        • All Float Pool RNs,
        • Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs & PACU RNs
        • GI Lab RNs & Interventional Radiology RNs
        • Special Procedures RNs
        • L&D RNs
        • Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs & Cardiac Cath Lab RNs
      • CPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following:
        • Emergency Dept. RNs
        • All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept.
        • All Behavioral Health RNs
      • PALS – Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept., Float Pool RNs who float to the Emergency Dept.
      • NRP – Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
  • Preferred:
    • Education: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree)
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  • Assists with recruiting and training of new hires.
  • Prepares assigned reports for nurse managers.
  • Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff.
  • Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Assesses staff competencies and makes patient care assignments.
  • Maintains clear communications with the Nurse Manager and House Supervisor(s) regarding unit needs and/or incidents.
  • Performs related duties as required.

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