Charge RN-East Side and Day Shift and Night Shift

Charge RN-East Side and Day Shift and Night Shift

Job Category: Nursing Requisition Number: CHARG001230

Posted: June 16, 2026

Full-Time On-site Maryland Heights, MO 63043, USA

Description

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure: Yes

People Manager: No

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinates daily unit operations to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. The Charge Nurse leads shift huddles and ensures effective handoff and change-of-shift communication. They coordinate staffing, patient assignments, admissions, discharges, and transfers, and proactively address issues that may compromise patient safety or care delivery.

2. Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive patient care. They provide leadership during emergency situations, including directing or assisting with code responses and ensuring post-event debriefings are completed.

3. Demonstrates strong communication skills, promotes teamwork, and maintains open communication between staff and leadership. They communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare partners to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

4. Supports continuous quality improvement through participation in audits and performance initiatives. They promote awareness and education related to policy and procedure updates, recommend opportunities for improvement, participate in shared governance, and escalate staff concerns to nursing leadership as appropriate.

Patient Population Served: Ranken Jordan is dedicated to delivering services to patients with complex medical needs, including infants, children, and adolescents.

Education and Experience Required: The Charge Nurse will preferably have three years of nursing experience and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri. In addition, the Charge Nurse must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association and current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric nursing principles, including growth and development and family-centered care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex and chronic medical conditions. Advanced understanding of common and rare pediatric diagnoses, comorbidities, and medically fragile conditions, including care of technology-dependent patients (e.g., tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, and central venous access devices).

Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive, accurate, and ongoing pediatric nursing assessments, with the ability to recognize subtle changes in physiological, developmental, and psychosocial status. Strong critical-thinking and clinical-judgment skills to differentiate baseline conditions from acute changes and implement appropriate nursing interventions. Proficiency in the safe management, monitoring, and troubleshooting of complex medical equipment and therapies utilized in pediatric complex care settings. Ability to prioritize, organize, and deliver safe, efficient, and developmentally appropriate nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to emergent situations, maintaining clinical competence and decisiveness during high-stress events.

Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as a collaborative leader within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Physical ability to meet the demands of the role, including assisting with patient mobility, performing bedside care, and standing or walking for extended periods.

Core Value Expectations:

Demonstrates professional conduct, appearance, and demeanor

Communicates clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and listening formats

Shows adaptability and a willingness to learn new systems, tools, and technologies

Approaches work with a positive attitude and flexibility in managing assignments and shifting priorities

Meets organizational expectations for attendance, punctuality, and reliability

Understands and follows written and verbal instructions with clarity and accuracy

Builds effective working relationships through strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Adheres to relevant organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Adheres to Ranken Jordan's Mission and Core Values

Physical Demands: Indicate the amount of time spent on each activity required as it relates to the essential functions

Physical Requirements - LBS - % of Time Spent - Physical Requirements - % of Time Spent

Carrying - ​​ 0-35 - 10 - Sitting - 20

Lifting - ​​ 0-35 - 10 - Standing

Pulling - ​​ 0-35 - 10 - Walking - 20

Pushing - ​​ 0-35 - 10 - Climbing

Bending

Writing/Typing - 20

Grasping

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

AHA BLS

PALS

Registered Nurse

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