Charge Nurse - Hospitalists - FT - Day

Hospitalist Charge Nurse

The Hospitalist Charge Nurse is responsible for supporting and supervising the daily operations of the Hospitalist Case Management team. This role serves as a clinical and operational resource, ensuring effective patient progression, high-quality care coordination, regulatory compliance, staff development, and exceptional patient experiences. The Charge Nurse provides leadership for department workflows, staff scheduling, education, and documentation review while partnering closely with the Director of the Hospitalist Program to address patient experience concerns, process improvement initiatives, and departmental goals.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years Current experience in related clinical field in acute care facility. Preferred
• Supervisor experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership, communication, organization, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization management (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements (Required proficiency)
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement process improvements (Required proficiency)
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities (Required proficiency)
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare information systems. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required

What you will do

• Serve as a clinical and operational resource while supporting interdisciplinary rounds, patient progression, discharge planning, and safe transitions of care.
• Lead orientation, education, competency development, coaching, mentoring, and performance support for Hospitalist Case Managers.
• Direct daily Hospitalist Case Management operations, including workflow coordination, staffing coverage, and resolution of operational barriers.
• Audit case management documentation and monitor quality, regulatory, and performance measures; provide feedback and implement improvement plans. Communicates to lead change, influence others, and resolve conflict.
• Partner with the Director to address patient concerns, service recovery, leadership rounding, and patient experience improvement strategies.
• Promote effective interdisciplinary communication and implement departmental policies, standards, initiatives, and process improvements.
• Assist with departmental reporting, productivity tracking, performance monitoring, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Escalate complex discharge planning and care coordination concerns to appropriate leaders and partners.
• Represent Hospitalist Services on assigned committees, workgroups, and organizational initiatives.
• Support compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Promote a culture of safety, respect, trust, accountability, and professional growth.
• Support fiscally responsible staffing and scheduling practices.
• Proficient in staffing and scheduling practices to optimize our ability to care for patients and remain fiscally responsible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• Has Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Carrying: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Feeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Handling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
• Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments: Majority of work time is spent in pleasant interior, well-lighted, climate controlled environment

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.