Charge Nurse
Franciscan Healthcare is looking for Charge Nurse's to oversee daily nursing operations across Obstetrics (OB), Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg), and Emergency Room (ER) departments, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, and serving as a leader and resource for the nursing staff. This role includes supervising, coordinating, and supporting nursing staff while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies during each assigned shift.
Status: Non-exempt, 12 hour shifts to include days, evenings, weekend, and holiday rotation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care Management:
- Oversee and coordinate patient care in OB, Med-Surg, and ER to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.
- Monitor patient conditions and assist nursing staff to deliver high level of patient care.
- Serve as an advocate for patient needs, ensuring effective communication with medical staff and families.
- Ensure specialized care protocols are followed in each department.
- Staff Supervision & Leadership:
- Assign nursing staff to appropriate patient care duties based on skill level and patient needs across OB, Med-Surg, and ER.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to nursing staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to best practices.
- Provide feedback and address any staff concerns or conflicts.
- Promotes a positive work environment and is a positive role model for co-workers, students and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Operational Oversight:
- Ensure proper staffing levels by managing schedules, shift assignments, and call-ins for OB, Med-Surg, and ER.
- Maintain an organized and efficient workflow to support patient safety and satisfaction. Point person for shift.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with infection control protocols and other safety measures.
- Communication & Collaboration:
- Act as a liaison between nurses, patients, and leadership across all departments.
- Facilitate shift huddles and handovers, ensuring accurate documentation and communication.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance:
- Ensure adherence to all facility policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training to maintain accreditation and compliance standards.
- Address and document any incidents or concerns related to patient care or staff performance.
- Emergency Response & Problem Solving:
- Lead the response to medical emergencies, ensuring prompt and appropriate action is taken in OB, Med-Surg, and ER settings.
- Troubleshoot any operational or patient care challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Maintain composure under pressure and provide crisis management support when needed.
- Administrative Duties:
- Oversee and document patient records, treatment plans, and staff reports accurately.
- Assist in budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning for nursing operations.
Qualifications:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience.
- Competent in OB, Med-Surg, and ER nursing required.
- Must maintain high level of performance in clinical and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, positive teamwork, and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and basic computer skills.
