Charge Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

At ERC Pathlight, we're on a mission to change lives—and we're looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation's leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you're energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What you'll be doing:  

The Charge Nurse schedules, leads, and oversees the day-to-day activities of the nursing care team, ensuring adherence to appropriate federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, Coordinates services with other members of the patient care team to promote nursing team care and coordination. Provides a full range of direct nursing services and patient care as appropriate. The Charge Nurse may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:  

• Supervises and mentors staff during assigned shift 

• Monitors and coordinates the daily patient care activities of the unit under the direction of the nursing leadership team. 

• Assigns staff and patients to always ensure full coverage of patient care needs and to ensure safe, effective patient care and interventions 

• Provides expert, day-to-day guidance, consultation, and leadership 

• Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work 

• Coordinates care with all units, nursing leadership, as required; maintains communication with all members of the care team and maintains community liaison as appropriate 

• Oversees and provides direct nursing care and/or other related care and consultation to patients as required 

• Oversees quality assurance activities and compliance to operational and regulatory standards 

• Participates in program development and in development and implementation of operating policy and procedure 

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices 

• Determines staffing levels and assignments, based on census, acuity and staff availability  

• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired outcomes 

Must haves:

• Associate's degree in nursing (required) 

• Licensed Registered Nurse in State where assigned (required) 

• 1+ years of direct patient care experience (required) 

• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards (required) 

• Knowledge of the specific day-to-day needs of the eating disorder patient within the area of medical specialty (required) 

• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures (required) 

• Organizing and coordinating skills (required) 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community (required) 

• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgement, requiring minimal supervision (required) 

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment (required) 

• Basic computers skills, including basic skills in Microsoft Office products, email, and electronic medical records (required) 

Bonus qualities:  

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred) 

• Prior experience leading others (preferred) 

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The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. 

Maryland Pay Range

$41.87—$52.27 USD

What We Offer  

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. 

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. 

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. 

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.