Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Med Surg Charge Nurse , you will be a central figure in patient care, seamlessly navigating the healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum, expertly advocating for patients while collaborating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical acumen, exceptional communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset, all driven by a passion for optimizing patient care across every touchpoint.

• Coordinates and manages new patient appointments

• Schedules patient appointments, including all diagnostic imaging, lab appointments, outside appointments, outpatient procedures and hospital admissions

• Mentor staff in using/fostering the use of evidence-based tools to improve the care of Oncology patients

• Actively participate in the continued development of improved care practices for patients, including practice guidelines and protocols through the use of evidence-based practice

• Consults with Oncology Providers/Dieticians/Case Management/Social Work and other members of the healthcare team, to continue to identify new strategies for excellence

• Works collaboratively with provider to provide exceptional care

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

Required

• Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas

• 2 years of acute care experience is required, preferably in a med surg setting

• BLS through the American Heart Association is required

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$36.36 - $47.66 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.