Charge Nurse

The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a Charge Nurse to join our Residential Treatment Program. The Charge Nurse ensures team members maintain a strength‑based, family centered, trauma‑informed care, and culturally responsive focus within the residential nursing department. All interactions are professional and embody the core values and mission of The Buckeye Ranch. In collaboration with the Director and Associate Director of Nursing, the Charge Nurse provides leadership and supports supervision and oversight to the Residential Nursing department. Learn About The Buckeye Ranch For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives. Shift Differential 2nd Shift (3p - 11p): $3.50/hr 3rd Shift (11p - 7a): $2.50/hr Weekend (Saturday 12am - Sunday 11:59pm): $1.50/hr Schedule Full‑time, non‑exempt (36-40hrs per week). Rotating weekends required. Three 12hr Shifts (10a - 10p) Five 8hr Shifts (2p - 10p) What You’ll Do Be available and flexible to schedule changes and coverage needs; identify staffing needs and ensure scheduling of nurses, manage timesheets, and approve overtime as needed. Serve on an assigned on‑call rotation on a consultative basis for medical emergencies. Ensure all financial data is properly calculated and reported, adhering to all internal controls. Maintain creativity and innovation with regard to fluency in changing processes, interdepartmental and cross‑TBR changes and updates with software, and the electronic health‑care system; communicate and support changes within the department that reflect alignment with leadership and agency big‑picture processes (e.g., communicate changes, offer training support, etc.). Our Benefits Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment. Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year) Company‑Paid Life Insurance Company‑Paid Short Term Disability 401K + Employer Contribution Non‑Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Program Qualifications You have an Associate’s of Nursing; Bachelor’s of Nursing preferred. You have 2 or more years of relevant experience; leadership experience preferred. You have an Ohio RN License, active CPR and First Aid. You have a valid Ohio Driver’s License and active insurance. Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non‑discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non‑disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks. At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr