L&D Night Shift Charge RN

About the Role

The RN Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and expertise during their shift, coordinating staffing and resources to ensure safe, quality patient care. They assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Direct care delivery and evaluate patient responses
• Revise care plans as needed
• Delegate tasks and manage staffing
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Mediate conflicts and promote professionalism
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in staff training and education
• Enforce safety protocols and activate emergency responses when necessary

Requirements

• Current RN license
• BLS certification
• Unit-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS)
• Minimum clinical experience and mentoring skills
• Strong assessment, planning, communication, leadership, and collaboration abilities
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN required; commitment to obtain if not already held)

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• On-call duties
• Weekend rotations

Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement and equipment handling
• Patient transfers
• Emergency response participation

Benefits

Compensation varies based on experience, with benefits supporting caregiver wellness.