Registered Nurse Charge

Location: Jacksonville, FL | Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital | Department: Surgery

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the frontline nursing and support teams, providing real-time guidance and education to ensure every patient receives safe, high-quality clinical care.
• Orchestrate daily unit operations by strategically assigning patient care duties, ensuring that staff strengths are matched with the specific needs of our patient population.
• Champion clinical excellence by continuously evaluating the effectiveness of care plans and proactively identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Resolve complex care challenges and patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, acting as a bridge between families and the clinical team to maintain trust and satisfaction.
• Cultivate a high-performing team through active participation in staff development, performance evaluations, and the onboarding of new talent to maintain our standard of excellence.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Qualifications

2 years of OR experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Schedule

Weekends | Part Time