Inpatient Psychiatric Charge RN Team Lead - Full-Time

About the role

Psychiatric Charge Nurse (RN) responsible for supervising inpatient psychiatric units and providing direct patient care.

Key Duties

• Lead and coordinate unit activities
• Assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans
• Ensure safety and quality standards
• Facilitate communication among interdisciplinary teams
• Advocate for evidence-based practices
• Evaluate patient and family satisfaction to improve care outcomes
• Facilitate care from hospitalization through discharge
• Collaborate with team members
• Support professional development
• Promote safe, high-quality patient care within a psychiatric setting

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree with 2-5 years of experience
• RN licensure required
• Preferred: bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience
• Leadership experience is not mandatory

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment
• Leadership abilities
• Patient-centered focus
• Knowledge of psychiatric care protocols
• Ability to work safely and remain alert in a safety-sensitive environment

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Sign-on bonuses

Schedule

Primarily night shifts with weekend rotations, supporting a patient-centered, multidisciplinary psychiatric care environment.