Charge RN

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Charge RN to provide clinical leadership and coordinate patient care in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will oversee nursing staff, ensure high-quality, safe patient care, and support daily unit operations. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, mentor nurses, and promote evidence-based practices. Mercy offers a culture of compassion, diversity, and collaboration, along with continuous learning, career growth, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative, lifesaving care for communities across the Midwest. Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee clinical operations and patient flow on the assigned unit and shift. Assign and adjust nursing and support staff workloads based on patient acuity, census, and staff competencies. Serve as an on-shift clinical resource, providing guidance and support for complex patient care situations. Participate in direct patient care, including assessments, medication administration, procedures, and education as needed. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Facilitate safe and efficient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining continuity and quality of care. Lead or support emergency responses, including codes and rapid response events, ensuring organized team coordination. Reinforce adherence to Mercy policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and infection prevention standards. Monitor unit quality and safety indicators, reporting concerns and participating in performance improvement initiatives. Mentor, coach, and precept new nurses and students, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Support effective communication through shift huddles, handoffs, and timely escalation of critical information to providers and leadership. Foster a collaborative, respectful environment consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and culture of compassion. Skills & Competencies Acute care nursing Charge nurse leadership Patient assessment Care planning and coordination Medication administration IV therapy Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Staff supervision and coaching Patient triage and prioritization Critical thinking and clinical judgment Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Infection prevention and control Emergency response (Code Blue, RRT) Discharge planning Conflict resolution and de-escalation Time management and multitasking Quality and safety monitoring Regulatory and policy compliance Delegation and workload management Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Qualifications Active, unrestricted RN license in state of practice Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or in progress Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (or obtained within defined timeframe) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or other unit-specific certifications as applicable Prior charge nurse or lead RN experience strongly preferred Experience in acute care, med-surg, telemetry, or relevant specialty Familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Epic or similar) Demonstrated leadership and precepting experience #J-18808-Ljbffr